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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.84, 521.72 and 203.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.84, 521.72 and 203.44 is: 305.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.84 : 521.72 = 203.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.84/521.72 = 203.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.84x = 521.72 × 203.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.84x = 106,138.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,138.72/347.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.14

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