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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.75, 520.13 and 202.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.75, 520.13 and 202.37 is: 303.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.75 : 520.13 = 202.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.75/520.13 = 202.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.75x = 520.13 × 202.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.75x = 105,256.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,256.40/346.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.55

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