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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.78, 521.58 and 201.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.78, 521.58 and 201.22 is: 301.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.78 : 521.58 = 201.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.78/521.58 = 201.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.78x = 521.58 × 201.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.78x = 104,952.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,952.33/347.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.78

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