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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.96, 478.74 and 207.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.96, 478.74 and 207.10 is: 285.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.96 : 478.74 = 207.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.96/478.74 = 207.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.96x = 478.74 × 207.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.96x = 99,147.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,147.05/346.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.76

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