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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348, 521.73 and 203.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348, 521.73 and 203.46 is: 305.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348 : 521.73 = 203.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348/521.73 = 203.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348x = 521.73 × 203.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348x = 106,151.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,151.19/348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.03

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