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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.14, 518.49 and 208.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.14, 518.49 and 208.85 is: 312.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.14 : 518.49 = 208.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.14/518.49 = 208.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.14x = 518.49 × 208.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.14x = 108,284.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,284.04/346.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.83

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