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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.70, 521.79 and 201.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.70, 521.79 and 201.69 is: 302.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.70 : 521.79 = 201.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.70/521.79 = 201.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.70x = 521.79 × 201.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.70x = 105,239.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,239.83/347.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.67

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