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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.09, 520.16 and 202.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.09, 520.16 and 202.91 is: 304.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.09 : 520.16 = 202.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.09/520.16 = 202.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.09x = 520.16 × 202.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.09x = 105,542.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,542.05/347.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.08

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