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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.01, 477.29 and 206.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.01, 477.29 and 206.04 is: 284.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.01 : 477.29 = 206.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.01/477.29 = 206.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.01x = 477.29 × 206.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.01x = 98,339.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,339.80/346.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.21

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