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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.17, 477.67 and 206.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.17, 477.67 and 206.30 is: 284.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.17 : 477.67 = 206.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.17/477.67 = 206.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.17x = 477.67 × 206.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.17x = 98,543.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,543.32/346.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.67

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