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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.09, 479.08 and 207.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.09, 479.08 and 207.30 is: 286.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.09 : 479.08 = 207.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.09/479.08 = 207.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.09x = 479.08 × 207.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.09x = 99,314.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,314.48/347.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.13

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