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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.27, 479.21 and 207.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.27, 479.21 and 207.38 is: 286.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.27 : 479.21 = 207.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.27/479.21 = 207.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.27x = 479.21 × 207.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.27x = 99,378.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,378.73/347.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.18

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