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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.96, 520.50 and 209.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.96, 520.50 and 209.80 is: 314.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.96 : 520.50 = 209.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.96/520.50 = 209.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.96x = 520.50 × 209.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.96x = 109,200.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,200.90/346.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.74

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