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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.92, 480.16 and 200.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.92, 480.16 and 200.60 is: 276.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.92 : 480.16 = 200.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.92/480.16 = 200.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.92x = 480.16 × 200.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.92x = 96,320.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,320.10/347.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.85

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