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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.66, 517.86 and 208.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.66, 517.86 and 208.74 is: 312.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.66 : 517.86 = 208.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.66/517.86 = 208.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.66x = 517.86 × 208.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.66x = 108,098.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,098.10/345.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.73

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