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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.83, 480 and 198.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.83, 480 and 198.45 is: 273.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.83 : 480 = 198.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.83/480 = 198.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.83x = 480 × 198.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.83x = 95,253.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,253.60/347.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.85

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