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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.48, 478.08 and 206.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.48, 478.08 and 206.64 is: 285.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.48 : 478.08 = 206.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.48/478.08 = 206.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.48x = 478.08 × 206.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.48x = 98,790.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,790.45/346.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.13

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