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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.40, 477.98 and 206.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.40, 477.98 and 206.42 is: 284.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.40 : 477.98 = 206.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.40/477.98 = 206.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.40x = 477.98 × 206.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.40x = 98,664.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,664.63/346.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.83

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