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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.46, 479.48 and 199.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.46, 479.48 and 199.99 is: 275.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.46 : 479.48 = 199.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.46/479.48 = 199.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.46x = 479.48 × 199.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.46x = 95,891.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,891.21/347.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.98

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