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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.63, 478.35 and 208.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.63, 478.35 and 208.63 is: 287.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.63 : 478.35 = 208.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.63/478.35 = 208.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.63x = 478.35 × 208.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.63x = 99,794.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,794.73/346.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.90

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