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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.34, 479.29 and 207.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.34, 479.29 and 207.44 is: 286.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.34 : 479.29 = 207.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.34/479.29 = 207.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.34x = 479.29 × 207.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.34x = 99,423.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,423.92/347.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.24

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