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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.93, 478.69 and 207.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.93, 478.69 and 207.05 is: 285.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.93 : 478.69 = 207.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.93/478.69 = 207.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.93x = 478.69 × 207.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.93x = 99,112.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,112.76/346.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.69

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