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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.84, 480.02 and 200.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.84, 480.02 and 200.52 is: 276.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.84 : 480.02 = 200.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.84/480.02 = 200.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.84x = 480.02 × 200.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.84x = 96,252.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,252.61/347.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.72

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