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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.17, 479.05 and 207.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.17, 479.05 and 207.30 is: 286.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.17 : 479.05 = 207.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.17/479.05 = 207.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.17x = 479.05 × 207.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.17x = 99,307.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,307.07/347.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.05

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