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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.86, 521.90 and 209.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.86, 521.90 and 209.19 is: 313.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.86 : 521.90 = 209.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.86/521.90 = 209.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.86x = 521.90 × 209.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.86x = 109,173.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,173.65/347.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.85

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