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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.95, 478.85 and 207.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.95, 478.85 and 207.09 is: 285.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.95 : 478.85 = 207.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.95/478.85 = 207.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.95x = 478.85 × 207.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.95x = 99,164.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,164.01/346.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.82

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