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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.22, 476.32 and 205.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.22, 476.32 and 205.26 is: 283.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.22 : 476.32 = 205.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.22/476.32 = 205.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.22x = 476.32 × 205.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.22x = 97,769.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,769.44/345.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.21

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