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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.93, 480.20 and 200.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.93, 480.20 and 200.58 is: 276.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.93 : 480.20 = 200.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.93/480.20 = 200.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.93x = 480.20 × 200.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.93x = 96,315.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,315.71/347.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.83

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