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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.18, 479.06 and 205.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.18, 479.06 and 205.40 is: 283.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.18 : 479.06 = 205.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.18/479.06 = 205.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.18x = 479.06 × 205.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.18x = 98,398.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,398.92/347.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.42

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