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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.39, 477.96 and 206.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.39, 477.96 and 206.48 is: 284.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.39 : 477.96 = 206.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.39/477.96 = 206.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.39x = 477.96 × 206.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.39x = 98,689.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,689.18/346.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.91

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