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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.76, 479.75 and 200.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.76, 479.75 and 200.34 is: 276.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.76 : 479.75 = 200.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.76/479.75 = 200.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.76x = 479.75 × 200.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.76x = 96,112.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,112.11/347.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.37

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