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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.16, 478.92 and 207.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.16, 478.92 and 207.24 is: 285.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.16 : 478.92 = 207.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.16/478.92 = 207.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.16x = 478.92 × 207.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.16x = 99,251.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,251.38/347.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.90

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