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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.82, 480.05 and 207.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.82, 480.05 and 207.96 is: 287.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.82 : 480.05 = 207.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.82/480.05 = 207.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.82x = 480.05 × 207.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.82x = 99,830.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,830.16/347.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.02

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