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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.89, 520.45 and 200.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.89, 520.45 and 200.81 is: 301.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.89 : 520.45 = 200.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.89/520.45 = 200.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.89x = 520.45 × 200.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.89x = 104,512.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,512.36/346.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.28

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