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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.84, 479.86 and 207.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.84, 479.86 and 207.91 is: 286.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.84 : 479.86 = 207.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.84/479.86 = 207.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.84x = 479.86 × 207.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.84x = 99,766.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,766.75/347.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.82

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