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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.87, 518.91 and 209.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.87, 518.91 and 209.08 is: 313.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.87 : 518.91 = 209.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.87/518.91 = 209.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.87x = 518.91 × 209.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.87x = 108,493.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,493.57/345.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.68

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