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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.88, 480 and 200.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.88, 480 and 200.48 is: 276.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.88 : 480 = 200.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.88/480 = 200.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.88x = 480 × 200.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.88x = 96,230.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,230.40/347.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.62

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