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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.89, 480.01 and 198.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.89, 480.01 and 198.55 is: 273.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.89 : 480.01 = 198.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.89/480.01 = 198.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.89x = 480.01 × 198.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.89x = 95,303.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,303.09/347.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.95

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