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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.23, 479.20 and 199.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.23, 479.20 and 199.90 is: 275.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.23 : 479.20 = 199.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.23/479.20 = 199.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.23x = 479.20 × 199.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.23x = 95,789.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,789.68/347.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.87

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