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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.56, 479.61 and 200.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.56, 479.61 and 200.17 is: 276.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.56 : 479.61 = 200.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.56/479.61 = 200.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.56x = 479.61 × 200.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.56x = 96,003.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,003.53/347.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.22

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