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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.69, 479.65 and 207.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.69, 479.65 and 207.82 is: 286.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.69 : 479.65 = 207.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.69/479.65 = 207.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.69x = 479.65 × 207.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.69x = 99,678.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,678.05/347.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.68

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