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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.78, 479.99 and 200.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.78, 479.99 and 200.39 is: 276.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.78 : 479.99 = 200.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.78/479.99 = 200.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.78x = 479.99 × 200.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.78x = 96,183.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,183.30/347.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.56

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