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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.86, 480 and 200.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.86, 480 and 200.46 is: 276.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.86 : 480 = 200.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.86/480 = 200.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.86x = 480 × 200.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.86x = 96,220.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,220.80/347.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.61

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