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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.39, 479.27 and 199.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.39, 479.27 and 199.94 is: 275.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.39 : 479.27 = 199.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.39/479.27 = 199.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.39x = 479.27 × 199.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.39x = 95,825.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,825.24/347.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.84

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