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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.60, 479.59 and 207.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.60, 479.59 and 207.66 is: 286.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.60 : 479.59 = 207.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.60/479.59 = 207.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.60x = 479.59 × 207.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.60x = 99,588.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,588.22/347.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.51

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