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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.72, 479.78 and 200.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.72, 479.78 and 200.36 is: 276.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.72 : 479.78 = 200.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.72/479.78 = 200.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.72x = 479.78 × 200.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.72x = 96,128.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,128.72/347.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.45

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