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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.33, 477.95 and 204.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.33, 477.95 and 204.62 is: 282.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.33 : 477.95 = 204.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.33/477.95 = 204.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.33x = 477.95 × 204.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.33x = 97,797.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,797.11/346.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.39

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