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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.10, 478.89 and 199.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.10, 478.89 and 199.68 is: 275.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.10 : 478.89 = 199.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.10/478.89 = 199.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.10x = 478.89 × 199.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.10x = 95,624.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,624.76/347.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.50

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