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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.35, 476.54 and 205.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.35, 476.54 and 205.47 is: 283.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.35 : 476.54 = 205.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.35/476.54 = 205.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.35x = 476.54 × 205.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.35x = 97,914.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,914.42/345.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.52

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