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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.78, 479.97 and 200.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.78, 479.97 and 200.47 is: 276.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.78 : 479.97 = 200.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.78/479.97 = 200.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.78x = 479.97 × 200.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.78x = 96,218.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,218.39/347.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.66

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