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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.90, 521.28 and 201.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.90, 521.28 and 201.78 is: 302.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.90 : 521.28 = 201.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.90/521.28 = 201.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.90x = 521.28 × 201.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.90x = 105,183.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,183.88/347.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.34

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