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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.86, 478.57 and 206.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.86, 478.57 and 206.96 is: 285.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.86 : 478.57 = 206.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.86/478.57 = 206.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.86x = 478.57 × 206.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.86x = 99,044.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,044.85/346.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.55

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