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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.44, 479.48 and 207.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.44, 479.48 and 207.60 is: 286.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.44 : 479.48 = 207.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.44/479.48 = 207.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.44x = 479.48 × 207.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.44x = 99,540.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,540.05/347.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.50

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