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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.92, 520.14 and 202.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.92, 520.14 and 202.92 is: 304.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.92 : 520.14 = 202.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.92/520.14 = 202.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.92x = 520.14 × 202.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.92x = 105,546.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,546.81/346.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.24

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