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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.56, 478.04 and 206.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.56, 478.04 and 206.58 is: 284.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.56 : 478.04 = 206.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.56/478.04 = 206.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.56x = 478.04 × 206.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.56x = 98,753.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,753.50/346.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.95

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