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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.08, 517.82 and 206.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.08, 517.82 and 206.75 is: 309.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.08 : 517.82 = 206.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.08/517.82 = 206.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.08x = 517.82 × 206.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.08x = 107,055.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,055.66/346.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.34

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