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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.77, 479.95 and 200.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.77, 479.95 and 200.42 is: 276.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.77 : 479.95 = 200.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.77/479.95 = 200.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.77x = 479.95 × 200.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.77x = 96,191.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,191.58/347.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.60

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