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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.40, 479.34 and 207.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.40, 479.34 and 207.48 is: 286.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.40 : 479.34 = 207.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.40/479.34 = 207.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.40x = 479.34 × 207.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.40x = 99,453.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,453.46/347.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.28

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