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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.55, 521.39 and 202.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.55, 521.39 and 202.97 is: 304.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.55 : 521.39 = 202.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.55/521.39 = 202.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.55x = 521.39 × 202.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.55x = 105,822.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,822.91/347.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.48

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