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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.21, 479.16 and 207.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.21, 479.16 and 207.39 is: 286.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.21 : 479.16 = 207.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.21/479.16 = 207.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.21x = 479.16 × 207.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.21x = 99,374.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,374.79/347.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.21

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