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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.68, 520.96 and 203.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.68, 520.96 and 203.52 is: 304.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.68 : 520.96 = 203.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.68/520.96 = 203.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.68x = 520.96 × 203.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.68x = 106,025.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,025.78/347.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.95

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