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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.31, 479.17 and 207.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.31, 479.17 and 207.45 is: 286.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.31 : 479.17 = 207.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.31/479.17 = 207.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.31x = 479.17 × 207.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.31x = 99,403.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,403.49/347.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.21

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