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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.56, 519.33 and 209.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.56, 519.33 and 209.37 is: 313.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.56 : 519.33 = 209.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.56/519.33 = 209.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.56x = 519.33 × 209.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.56x = 108,732.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,732.12/346.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.75

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