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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.52, 521.12 and 201.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.52, 521.12 and 201.24 is: 301.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.52 : 521.12 = 201.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.52/521.12 = 201.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.52x = 521.12 × 201.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.52x = 104,870.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,870.19/347.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.77

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