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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.88, 480.21 and 200.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.88, 480.21 and 200.64 is: 276.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.88 : 480.21 = 200.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.88/480.21 = 200.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.88x = 480.21 × 200.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.88x = 96,349.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,349.33/347.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.96

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