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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.84, 479.90 and 198.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.84, 479.90 and 198.44 is: 273.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.84 : 479.90 = 198.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.84/479.90 = 198.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.84x = 479.90 × 198.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.84x = 95,231.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,231.36/347.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.78

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