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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.68, 479.79 and 200.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.68, 479.79 and 200.31 is: 276.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.68 : 479.79 = 200.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.68/479.79 = 200.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.68x = 479.79 × 200.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.68x = 96,104.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,104.94/347.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.42

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