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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.53, 479.65 and 200.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.53, 479.65 and 200.13 is: 276.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.53 : 479.65 = 200.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.53/479.65 = 200.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.53x = 479.65 × 200.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.53x = 95,992.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,992.35/347.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.21

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