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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.35, 518.60 and 209.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.35, 518.60 and 209.21 is: 313.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.35 : 518.60 = 209.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.35/518.60 = 209.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.35x = 518.60 × 209.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.35x = 108,496.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,496.31/346.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.26

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