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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.63, 479.68 and 200.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.63, 479.68 and 200.21 is: 276.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.63 : 479.68 = 200.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.63/479.68 = 200.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.63x = 479.68 × 200.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.63x = 96,033.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,033.83/347.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.26

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