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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.94, 480.17 and 200.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.94, 480.17 and 200.59 is: 276.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.94 : 480.17 = 200.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.94/480.17 = 200.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.94x = 480.17 × 200.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.94x = 96,317.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,317.30/347.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.83

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