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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.51, 479.69 and 200.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.51, 479.69 and 200.21 is: 276.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.51 : 479.69 = 200.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.51/479.69 = 200.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.51x = 479.69 × 200.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.51x = 96,036.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,036.26/347.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.35

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