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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.41, 478.03 and 206.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.41, 478.03 and 206.59 is: 285.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.41 : 478.03 = 206.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.41/478.03 = 206.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.41x = 478.03 × 206.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.41x = 98,756.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,756.22/346.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.08

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