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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.13, 479.03 and 207.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.13, 479.03 and 207.31 is: 286.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.13 : 479.03 = 207.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.13/479.03 = 207.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.13x = 479.03 × 207.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.13x = 99,305.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,305.31/347.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.08

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