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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.91, 480.08 and 206.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.91, 480.08 and 206.09 is: 284.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.91 : 480.08 = 206.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.91/480.08 = 206.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.91x = 480.08 × 206.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.91x = 98,939.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,939.69/347.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.38

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