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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.12, 476.04 and 207.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.12, 476.04 and 207.12 is: 285.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.12 : 476.04 = 207.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.12/476.04 = 207.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.12x = 476.04 × 207.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.12x = 98,597.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,597.40/345.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.69

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