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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.01, 477.59 and 206.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.01, 477.59 and 206.22 is: 284.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.01 : 477.59 = 206.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.01/477.59 = 206.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.01x = 477.59 × 206.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.01x = 98,486.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,486.68/346.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.64

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