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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.53, 479.55 and 207.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.53, 479.55 and 207.68 is: 286.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.53 : 479.55 = 207.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.53/479.55 = 207.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.53x = 479.55 × 207.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.53x = 99,591.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,591.33/347.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.57

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