Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347, 478.76 and 207
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 347, 478.76 and 207 is: 285.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
347 : 478.76 = 207 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
347/478.76 = 207/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
347x = 478.76 × 207 - Step 4: Simplify right side
347x = 99,103.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,103.32/347 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 285.60
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