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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.15, 479.03 and 197.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.15, 479.03 and 197.75 is: 272.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.15 : 479.03 = 197.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.15/479.03 = 197.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.15x = 479.03 × 197.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.15x = 94,728.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,728.18/347.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.88

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