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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.26, 518.85 and 201.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.26, 518.85 and 201.63 is: 302.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.26 : 518.85 = 201.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.26/518.85 = 201.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.26x = 518.85 × 201.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.26x = 104,615.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,615.73/346.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.13

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