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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.79, 479.99 and 207.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.79, 479.99 and 207.90 is: 286.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.79 : 479.99 = 207.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.79/479.99 = 207.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.79x = 479.99 × 207.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.79x = 99,791.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,791.46/347.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.93

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