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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.35, 479.30 and 199.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.35, 479.30 and 199.94 is: 275.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.35 : 479.30 = 199.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.35/479.30 = 199.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.35x = 479.30 × 199.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.35x = 95,830.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,830.24/347.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.89

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