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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.27, 479.27 and 199.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.27, 479.27 and 199.92 is: 275.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.27 : 479.27 = 199.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.27/479.27 = 199.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.27x = 479.27 × 199.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.27x = 95,814.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,814.66/347.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.91

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