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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.77, 479.91 and 207.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.77, 479.91 and 207.95 is: 286.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.77 : 479.91 = 207.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.77/479.91 = 207.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.77x = 479.91 × 207.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.77x = 99,798.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,798.78/347.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.96

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