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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.62, 478.23 and 208.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.62, 478.23 and 208.62 is: 287.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.62 : 478.23 = 208.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.62/478.23 = 208.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.62x = 478.23 × 208.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.62x = 99,768.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,768.34/346.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.83

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