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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.30, 521.34 and 203.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.30, 521.34 and 203.12 is: 304.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.30 : 521.34 = 203.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.30/521.34 = 203.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.30x = 521.34 × 203.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.30x = 105,894.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,894.58/347.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.91

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