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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.86, 519.86 and 201.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.86, 519.86 and 201.86 is: 302.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.86 : 519.86 = 201.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.86/519.86 = 201.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.86x = 519.86 × 201.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.86x = 104,938.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,938.94/346.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.54

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