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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.90, 480.14 and 200.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.90, 480.14 and 200.50 is: 276.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.90 : 480.14 = 200.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.90/480.14 = 200.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.90x = 480.14 × 200.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.90x = 96,268.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,268.07/347.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.71

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