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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.04, 478.87 and 199.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.04, 478.87 and 199.65 is: 275.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.04 : 478.87 = 199.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.04/478.87 = 199.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.04x = 478.87 × 199.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.04x = 95,606.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,606.40/347.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.49

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