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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.69, 479.90 and 200.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.69, 479.90 and 200.38 is: 276.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.69 : 479.90 = 200.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.69/479.90 = 200.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.69x = 479.90 × 200.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.69x = 96,161.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,161.66/347.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.58

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