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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.67, 522.34 and 203.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.67, 522.34 and 203.49 is: 305.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.67 : 522.34 = 203.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.67/522.34 = 203.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.67x = 522.34 × 203.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.67x = 106,289.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,289.95/347.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.72

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