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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.85, 478.43 and 206.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.85, 478.43 and 206.87 is: 285.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.85 : 478.43 = 206.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.85/478.43 = 206.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.85x = 478.43 × 206.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.85x = 98,969.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,969.39/346.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.34

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