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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.45, 519.36 and 209.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.45, 519.36 and 209.76 is: 314.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.45 : 519.36 = 209.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.45/519.36 = 209.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.45x = 519.36 × 209.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.45x = 108,943.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,943.78/346.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.46

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