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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.80, 479.91 and 207.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.80, 479.91 and 207.97 is: 286.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.80 : 479.91 = 207.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.80/479.91 = 207.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.80x = 479.91 × 207.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.80x = 99,806.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,806.88/347.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.97

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