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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.17, 518.45 and 201.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.17, 518.45 and 201.99 is: 302.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.17 : 518.45 = 201.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.17/518.45 = 201.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.17x = 518.45 × 201.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.17x = 104,723.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,723.79/346.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.52

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