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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346, 477.26 and 206.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346, 477.26 and 206.02 is: 284.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346 : 477.26 = 206.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346/477.26 = 206.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346x = 477.26 × 206.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346x = 98,325.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,325.11/346
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.18

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