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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.08, 477.60 and 206.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.08, 477.60 and 206.16 is: 284.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.08 : 477.60 = 206.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.08/477.60 = 206.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.08x = 477.60 × 206.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.08x = 98,462.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,462.02/346.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.51

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