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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.64, 476.82 and 205.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.64, 476.82 and 205.67 is: 283.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.64 : 476.82 = 205.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.64/476.82 = 205.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.64x = 476.82 × 205.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.64x = 98,068.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,068.88/345.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.73

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