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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.19, 518.37 and 209.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.19, 518.37 and 209.05 is: 313.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.19 : 518.37 = 209.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.19/518.37 = 209.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.19x = 518.37 × 209.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.19x = 108,364.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,364.93/346.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.02

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