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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.40, 520.08 and 202.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.40, 520.08 and 202.64 is: 304.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.40 : 520.08 = 202.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.40/520.08 = 202.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.40x = 520.08 × 202.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.40x = 105,389.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,389.01/346.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.24

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