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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.83, 521.81 and 203.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.83, 521.81 and 203.38 is: 305.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.83 : 521.81 = 203.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.83/521.81 = 203.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.83x = 521.81 × 203.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.83x = 106,125.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,125.72/347.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.11

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