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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.83, 479.99 and 208.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.83, 479.99 and 208.02 is: 287.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.83 : 479.99 = 208.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.83/479.99 = 208.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.83x = 479.99 × 208.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.83x = 99,849.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,849.90/347.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.06

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