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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.10, 479.01 and 197.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.10, 479.01 and 197.71 is: 272.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.10 : 479.01 = 197.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.10/479.01 = 197.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.10x = 479.01 × 197.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.10x = 94,703.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,703.87/347.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.84

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