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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.23, 477.74 and 206.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.23, 477.74 and 206.30 is: 284.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.23 : 477.74 = 206.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.23/477.74 = 206.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.23x = 477.74 × 206.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.23x = 98,554.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,554.34/346.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.65

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