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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.78, 476.97 and 205.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.78, 476.97 and 205.81 is: 283.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.78 : 476.97 = 205.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.78/476.97 = 205.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.78x = 476.97 × 205.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.78x = 98,163.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,163.41/345.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.89

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