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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.40, 520.06 and 200.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.40, 520.06 and 200.28 is: 300.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.40 : 520.06 = 200.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.40/520.06 = 200.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.40x = 520.06 × 200.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.40x = 104,157.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,157.62/346.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.69

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