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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.25, 476.45 and 207.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.25, 476.45 and 207.25 is: 286.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.25 : 476.45 = 207.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.25/476.45 = 207.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.25x = 476.45 × 207.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.25x = 98,743.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,743.23/345.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.01

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