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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.51, 479.48 and 200.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.51, 479.48 and 200.23 is: 276.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.51 : 479.48 = 200.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.51/479.48 = 200.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.51x = 479.48 × 200.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.51x = 96,004.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,004.08/347.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.26

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