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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.38, 479.18 and 207.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.38, 479.18 and 207.45 is: 286.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.38 : 479.18 = 207.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.38/479.18 = 207.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.38x = 479.18 × 207.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.38x = 99,405.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,405.89/347.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.16

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