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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.31, 477.89 and 206.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.31, 477.89 and 206.39 is: 284.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.31 : 477.89 = 206.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.31/477.89 = 206.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.31x = 477.89 × 206.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.31x = 98,633.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,633.23/346.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.81

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