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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.10, 477.56 and 206.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.10, 477.56 and 206.20 is: 284.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.10 : 477.56 = 206.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.10/477.56 = 206.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.10x = 477.56 × 206.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.10x = 98,472.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,472.87/346.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.52

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