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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.60, 521.40 and 203.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.60, 521.40 and 203.24 is: 304.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.60 : 521.40 = 203.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.60/521.40 = 203.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.60x = 521.40 × 203.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.60x = 105,969.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,969.34/347.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.86

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