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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.61, 520.44 and 210.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.61, 520.44 and 210.26 is: 315.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.61 : 520.44 = 210.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.61/520.44 = 210.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.61x = 520.44 × 210.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.61x = 109,427.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,427.71/346.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.71

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