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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.98, 478.84 and 199.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.98, 478.84 and 199.66 is: 275.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.98 : 478.84 = 199.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.98/478.84 = 199.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.98x = 478.84 × 199.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.98x = 95,605.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,605.19/346.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.54

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