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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.03, 478.96 and 199.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.03, 478.96 and 199.63 is: 275.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.03 : 478.96 = 199.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.03/478.96 = 199.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.03x = 478.96 × 199.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.03x = 95,614.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,614.88/347.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.52

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