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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.80, 479.85 and 207.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.80, 479.85 and 207.94 is: 286.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.80 : 479.85 = 207.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.80/479.85 = 207.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.80x = 479.85 × 207.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.80x = 99,780.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,780.01/347.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.89

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