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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.18, 477.72 and 206.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.18, 477.72 and 206.32 is: 284.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.18 : 477.72 = 206.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.18/477.72 = 206.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.18x = 477.72 × 206.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.18x = 98,563.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,563.19/346.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.72

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