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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.86, 479.95 and 207.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.86, 479.95 and 207.96 is: 286.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.86 : 479.95 = 207.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.86/479.95 = 207.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.86x = 479.95 × 207.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.86x = 99,810.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,810.40/347.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.93

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