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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.10, 479.03 and 199.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.10, 479.03 and 199.79 is: 275.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.10 : 479.03 = 199.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.10/479.03 = 199.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.10x = 479.03 × 199.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.10x = 95,702.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,702.01/347.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.72

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