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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.76, 475.88 and 206.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.76, 475.88 and 206.76 is: 285.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.76 : 475.88 = 206.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.76/475.88 = 206.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.76x = 475.88 × 206.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.76x = 98,392.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,392.95/344.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.40

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