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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.35, 479.08 and 207.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.35, 479.08 and 207.44 is: 286.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.35 : 479.08 = 207.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.35/479.08 = 207.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.35x = 479.08 × 207.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.35x = 99,379.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,379.81/347.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.11

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