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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.07, 477.69 and 206.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.07, 477.69 and 206.23 is: 284.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.07 : 477.69 = 206.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.07/477.69 = 206.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.07x = 477.69 × 206.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.07x = 98,514.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,514.01/346.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.66

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