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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.37, 479.40 and 198.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.37, 479.40 and 198.01 is: 273.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.37 : 479.40 = 198.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.37/479.40 = 198.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.37x = 479.40 × 198.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.37x = 94,925.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,925.99/347.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.27

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