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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.46, 520.62 and 203.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.46, 520.62 and 203.04 is: 304.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.46 : 520.62 = 203.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.46/520.62 = 203.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.46x = 520.62 × 203.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.46x = 105,706.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,706.68/347.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.23

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