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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.02, 477.45 and 208.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.02, 477.45 and 208.02 is: 287.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.02 : 477.45 = 208.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.02/477.45 = 208.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.02x = 477.45 × 208.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.02x = 99,319.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,319.15/346.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.03

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