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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.28, 479.24 and 199.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.28, 479.24 and 199.84 is: 275.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.28 : 479.24 = 199.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.28/479.24 = 199.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.28x = 479.24 × 199.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.28x = 95,771.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,771.32/347.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.78

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