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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.48, 478.10 and 206.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.48, 478.10 and 206.56 is: 285.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.48 : 478.10 = 206.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.48/478.10 = 206.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.48x = 478.10 × 206.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.48x = 98,756.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,756.34/346.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.03

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