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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.65, 521.17 and 203.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.65, 521.17 and 203.06 is: 304.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.65 : 521.17 = 203.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.65/521.17 = 203.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.65x = 521.17 × 203.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.65x = 105,829.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,829.58/347.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.42

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