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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.98, 478.81 and 207.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.98, 478.81 and 207.09 is: 285.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.98 : 478.81 = 207.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.98/478.81 = 207.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.98x = 478.81 × 207.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.98x = 99,157.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,157.02/346.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.77

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