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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.99, 480.07 and 208.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.99, 480.07 and 208.04 is: 287.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.99 : 480.07 = 208.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.99/480.07 = 208.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.99x = 480.07 × 208.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.99x = 99,871.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,871.04/347.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.00

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