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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.66, 479.71 and 200.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.66, 479.71 and 200.24 is: 276.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.66 : 479.71 = 200.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.66/479.71 = 200.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.66x = 479.71 × 200.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.66x = 96,054.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,054.23/347.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.29

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