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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.09, 478.77 and 207.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.09, 478.77 and 207.12 is: 285.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.09 : 478.77 = 207.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.09/478.77 = 207.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.09x = 478.77 × 207.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.09x = 99,162.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,162.84/347.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.70

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