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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.76, 520.56 and 203.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.76, 520.56 and 203.28 is: 304.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.76 : 520.56 = 203.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.76/520.56 = 203.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.76x = 520.56 × 203.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.76x = 105,819.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,819.44/347.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.29

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