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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.64, 519.78 and 200.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.64, 519.78 and 200.40 is: 300.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.64 : 519.78 = 200.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.64/519.78 = 200.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.64x = 519.78 × 200.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.64x = 104,163.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,163.91/346.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.50

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