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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.97, 520.22 and 210.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.97, 520.22 and 210.02 is: 314.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.97 : 520.22 = 210.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.97/520.22 = 210.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.97x = 520.22 × 210.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.97x = 109,254.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,254.53/346.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.88

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