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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.33, 479.25 and 200.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.33, 479.25 and 200.03 is: 275.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.33 : 479.25 = 200.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.33/479.25 = 200.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.33x = 479.25 × 200.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.33x = 95,861.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,861.98/347.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.99

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