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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.47, 519.74 and 209.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.47, 519.74 and 209.31 is: 313.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.47 : 519.74 = 209.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.47/519.74 = 209.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.47x = 519.74 × 209.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.47x = 108,786.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,786.78/346.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.99

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