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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.09, 478.96 and 207.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.09, 478.96 and 207.26 is: 286.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.09 : 478.96 = 207.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.09/478.96 = 207.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.09x = 478.96 × 207.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.09x = 99,269.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,269.30/347.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.01

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