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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.08, 478.98 and 199.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.08, 478.98 and 199.74 is: 275.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.08 : 478.98 = 199.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.08/478.98 = 199.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.08x = 478.98 × 199.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.08x = 95,671.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,671.47/347.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.65

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