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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.88, 479.90 and 207.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.88, 479.90 and 207.90 is: 286.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.88 : 479.90 = 207.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.88/479.90 = 207.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.88x = 479.90 × 207.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.88x = 99,771.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,771.21/347.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.80

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