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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.33, 477.91 and 206.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.33, 477.91 and 206.42 is: 284.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.33 : 477.91 = 206.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.33/477.91 = 206.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.33x = 477.91 × 206.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.33x = 98,651.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,651.50/346.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.84

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