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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.26, 518.37 and 208.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.26, 518.37 and 208.89 is: 312.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.26 : 518.37 = 208.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.26/518.37 = 208.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.26x = 518.37 × 208.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.26x = 108,281.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,281.53/346.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.71

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