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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.07, 478.81 and 207.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.07, 478.81 and 207.16 is: 285.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.07 : 478.81 = 207.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.07/478.81 = 207.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.07x = 478.81 × 207.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.07x = 99,189.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,189.34/347.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.79

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