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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.14, 477.72 and 206.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.14, 477.72 and 206.26 is: 284.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.14 : 477.72 = 206.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.14/477.72 = 206.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.14x = 477.72 × 206.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.14x = 98,535.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,535.04/346.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.67

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