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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.02, 478.80 and 199.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.02, 478.80 and 199.62 is: 275.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.02 : 478.80 = 199.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.02/478.80 = 199.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.02x = 478.80 × 199.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.02x = 95,578.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,578.06/347.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.43

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