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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.49, 476.84 and 205.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.49, 476.84 and 205.69 is: 283.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.49 : 476.84 = 205.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.49/476.84 = 205.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.49x = 476.84 × 205.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.49x = 98,079.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,079.77/345.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.89

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