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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.70, 518.79 and 199.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.70, 518.79 and 199.69 is: 299.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.70 : 518.79 = 199.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.70/518.79 = 199.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.70x = 518.79 × 199.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.70x = 103,597.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,597.18/345.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.67

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