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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.36, 477.78 and 206.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.36, 477.78 and 206.44 is: 284.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.36 : 477.78 = 206.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.36/477.78 = 206.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.36x = 477.78 × 206.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.36x = 98,632.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,632.90/346.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.77

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