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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.70, 479.72 and 200.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.70, 479.72 and 200.32 is: 276.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.70 : 479.72 = 200.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.70/479.72 = 200.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.70x = 479.72 × 200.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.70x = 96,096.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,096.81/347.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.38

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