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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.92, 480.15 and 200.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.92, 480.15 and 200.56 is: 276.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.92 : 480.15 = 200.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.92/480.15 = 200.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.92x = 480.15 × 200.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.92x = 96,298.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,298.88/347.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.78

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