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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.84, 479.98 and 200.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.84, 479.98 and 200.48 is: 276.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.84 : 479.98 = 200.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.84/479.98 = 200.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.84x = 479.98 × 200.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.84x = 96,226.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,226.39/347.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.64

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