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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.08, 478.81 and 199.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.08, 478.81 and 199.68 is: 275.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.08 : 478.81 = 199.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.08/478.81 = 199.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.08x = 478.81 × 199.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.08x = 95,608.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,608.78/347.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.47

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