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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.38, 479.31 and 199.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.38, 479.31 and 199.97 is: 275.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.38 : 479.31 = 199.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.38/479.31 = 199.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.38x = 479.31 × 199.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.38x = 95,848.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,848.82/347.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.92

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