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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.48, 519.72 and 200.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.48, 519.72 and 200.45 is: 300.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.48 : 519.72 = 200.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.48/519.72 = 200.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.48x = 519.72 × 200.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.48x = 104,178.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,178.42/346.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.68

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