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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.02, 478.75 and 207.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.02, 478.75 and 207.14 is: 285.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.02 : 478.75 = 207.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.02/478.75 = 207.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.02x = 478.75 × 207.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.02x = 99,167.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,167.14/347.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.77

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