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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.10, 518.45 and 208.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.10, 518.45 and 208.72 is: 312.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.10 : 518.45 = 208.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.10/518.45 = 208.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.10x = 518.45 × 208.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.10x = 108,208.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,208.54/346.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.66

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