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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.37, 479.38 and 200.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.37, 479.38 and 200.03 is: 276.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.37 : 479.38 = 200.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.37/479.38 = 200.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.37x = 479.38 × 200.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.37x = 95,890.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,890.38/347.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.05

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