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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.36, 476.67 and 205.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.36, 476.67 and 205.56 is: 283.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.36 : 476.67 = 205.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.36/476.67 = 205.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.36x = 476.67 × 205.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.36x = 97,984.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,984.29/345.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.72

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