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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.85, 518.54 and 208.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.85, 518.54 and 208.89 is: 313.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.85 : 518.54 = 208.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.85/518.54 = 208.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.85x = 518.54 × 208.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.85x = 108,316.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,316.78/345.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.19

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