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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.21, 477.68 and 206.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.21, 477.68 and 206.27 is: 284.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.21 : 477.68 = 206.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.21/477.68 = 206.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.21x = 477.68 × 206.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.21x = 98,529.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,529.24/346.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.59

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