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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.66, 520.02 and 103.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.66, 520.02 and 103.20 is: 154.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.66 : 520.02 = 103.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.66/520.02 = 103.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.66x = 520.02 × 103.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.66x = 53,666.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,666.06/346.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.81

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