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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.96, 480.17 and 200.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.96, 480.17 and 200.49 is: 276.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.96 : 480.17 = 200.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.96/480.17 = 200.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.96x = 480.17 × 200.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.96x = 96,269.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,269.28/347.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.67

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