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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.83, 479.87 and 207.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.83, 479.87 and 207.79 is: 286.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.83 : 479.87 = 207.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.83/479.87 = 207.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.83x = 479.87 × 207.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.83x = 99,712.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,712.19/347.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.67

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