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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.60, 520.02 and 202.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.60, 520.02 and 202.42 is: 303.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.60 : 520.02 = 202.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.60/520.02 = 202.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.60x = 520.02 × 202.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.60x = 105,262.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,262.45/346.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.70

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