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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.28, 479.37 and 207.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.28, 479.37 and 207.52 is: 286.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.28 : 479.37 = 207.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.28/479.37 = 207.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.28x = 479.37 × 207.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.28x = 99,478.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,478.86/347.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.45

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