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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.56, 476.91 and 205.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.56, 476.91 and 205.74 is: 283.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.56 : 476.91 = 205.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.56/476.91 = 205.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.56x = 476.91 × 205.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.56x = 98,119.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,119.46/345.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.95

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