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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.16, 479.12 and 199.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.16, 479.12 and 199.84 is: 275.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.16 : 479.12 = 199.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.16/479.12 = 199.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.16x = 479.12 × 199.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.16x = 95,747.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,747.34/347.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.80

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