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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.80, 480.02 and 200.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.80, 480.02 and 200.46 is: 276.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.80 : 480.02 = 200.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.80/480.02 = 200.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.80x = 480.02 × 200.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.80x = 96,223.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,223.47/347.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.66

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