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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.24, 516.98 and 200.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.24, 516.98 and 200.52 is: 300.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.24 : 516.98 = 200.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.24/516.98 = 200.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.24x = 516.98 × 200.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.24x = 103,664.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,664.83/345.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.27

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