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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.03, 477.31 and 206.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.03, 477.31 and 206.06 is: 284.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.03 : 477.31 = 206.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.03/477.31 = 206.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.03x = 477.31 × 206.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.03x = 98,354.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,354.50/346.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.24

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