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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.59, 476.79 and 205.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.59, 476.79 and 205.66 is: 283.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.59 : 476.79 = 205.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.59/476.79 = 205.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.59x = 476.79 × 205.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.59x = 98,056.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,056.63/345.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.74

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