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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.72, 521.10 and 203.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.72, 521.10 and 203.14 is: 304.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.72 : 521.10 = 203.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.72/521.10 = 203.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.72x = 521.10 × 203.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.72x = 105,856.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,856.25/347.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.43

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