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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.42, 477.93 and 206.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.42, 477.93 and 206.47 is: 284.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.42 : 477.93 = 206.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.42/477.93 = 206.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.42x = 477.93 × 206.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.42x = 98,678.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,678.21/346.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.85

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