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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.48, 479.57 and 200.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.48, 479.57 and 200.14 is: 276.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.48 : 479.57 = 200.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.48/479.57 = 200.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.48x = 479.57 × 200.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.48x = 95,981.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,981.14/347.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.22

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