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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.52, 479.57 and 200.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.52, 479.57 and 200.15 is: 276.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.52 : 479.57 = 200.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.52/479.57 = 200.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.52x = 479.57 × 200.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.52x = 95,984.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,984.34/347.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.20

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