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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.83, 478.49 and 206.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.83, 478.49 and 206.79 is: 285.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.83 : 478.49 = 206.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.83/478.49 = 206.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.83x = 478.49 × 206.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.83x = 98,946.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,946.95/346.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.29

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