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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.66, 479.82 and 198.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.66, 479.82 and 198.32 is: 273.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.66 : 479.82 = 198.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.66/479.82 = 198.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.66x = 479.82 × 198.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.66x = 95,159.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,159.10/347.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.71

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