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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.87, 517.86 and 208.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.87, 517.86 and 208.71 is: 312.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.87 : 517.86 = 208.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.87/517.86 = 208.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.87x = 517.86 × 208.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.87x = 108,082.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,082.56/345.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.49

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