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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.60, 520.56 and 202.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.60, 520.56 and 202.88 is: 303.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.60 : 520.56 = 202.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.60/520.56 = 202.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.60x = 520.56 × 202.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.60x = 105,611.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,611.21/347.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.83

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