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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.06, 518.58 and 208.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.06, 518.58 and 208.87 is: 313.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.06 : 518.58 = 208.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.06/518.58 = 208.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.06x = 518.58 × 208.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.06x = 108,315.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,315.80/346.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.00

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