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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.85, 479.96 and 207.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.85, 479.96 and 207.91 is: 286.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.85 : 479.96 = 207.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.85/479.96 = 207.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.85x = 479.96 × 207.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.85x = 99,789.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,789.16/347.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.88

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