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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.50, 478.05 and 206.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.50, 478.05 and 206.64 is: 285.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.50 : 478.05 = 206.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.50/478.05 = 206.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.50x = 478.05 × 206.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.50x = 98,784.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,784.25/346.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.09

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