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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.98, 478.83 and 207.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.98, 478.83 and 207.19 is: 285.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.98 : 478.83 = 207.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.98/478.83 = 207.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.98x = 478.83 × 207.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.98x = 99,205.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,205.36/346.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.91

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