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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.49, 479.50 and 207.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.49, 479.50 and 207.59 is: 286.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.49 : 479.50 = 207.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.49/479.50 = 207.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.49x = 479.50 × 207.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.49x = 99,536.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,536.49/347.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.44

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