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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.42, 479.31 and 207.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.42, 479.31 and 207.47 is: 286.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.42 : 479.31 = 207.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.42/479.31 = 207.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.42x = 479.31 × 207.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.42x = 99,442.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,442.45/347.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.23

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