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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.15, 479.06 and 199.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.15, 479.06 and 199.78 is: 275.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.15 : 479.06 = 199.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.15/479.06 = 199.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.15x = 479.06 × 199.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.15x = 95,706.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,706.61/347.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.69

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