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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.62, 478.44 and 206.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.62, 478.44 and 206.70 is: 285.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.62 : 478.44 = 206.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.62/478.44 = 206.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.62x = 478.44 × 206.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.62x = 98,893.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,893.55/346.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.31

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