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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.33, 479.01 and 207.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.33, 479.01 and 207.40 is: 286.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.33 : 479.01 = 207.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.33/479.01 = 207.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.33x = 479.01 × 207.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.33x = 99,344.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,344.70/347.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.02

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