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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.50, 518.48 and 209.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.50, 518.48 and 209.66 is: 313.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.50 : 518.48 = 209.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.50/518.48 = 209.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.50x = 518.48 × 209.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.50x = 108,704.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,704.52/346.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.72

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