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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.61, 479.56 and 207.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.61, 479.56 and 207.75 is: 286.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.61 : 479.56 = 207.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.61/479.56 = 207.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.61x = 479.56 × 207.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.61x = 99,628.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,628.59/347.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.61

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