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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.96, 520.36 and 200.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.96, 520.36 and 200.40 is: 300.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.96 : 520.36 = 200.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.96/520.36 = 200.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.96x = 520.36 × 200.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.96x = 104,280.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,280.14/346.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.55

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