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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.44, 479.38 and 207.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.44, 479.38 and 207.46 is: 286.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.44 : 479.38 = 207.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.44/479.38 = 207.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.44x = 479.38 × 207.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.44x = 99,452.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,452.17/347.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.24

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