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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.47, 478.25 and 206.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.47, 478.25 and 206.63 is: 285.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.47 : 478.25 = 206.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.47/478.25 = 206.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.47x = 478.25 × 206.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.47x = 98,822.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,822.05/346.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.22

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