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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.06, 478.96 and 199.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.06, 478.96 and 199.71 is: 275.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.06 : 478.96 = 199.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.06/478.96 = 199.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.06x = 478.96 × 199.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.06x = 95,654.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,654.65/347.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.62

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