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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.14, 520.78 and 202.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.14, 520.78 and 202.82 is: 304.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.14 : 520.78 = 202.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.14/520.78 = 202.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.14x = 520.78 × 202.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.14x = 105,624.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,624.60/347.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.27

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