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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.04, 522.87 and 203.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.04, 522.87 and 203.86 is: 306.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.04 : 522.87 = 203.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.04/522.87 = 203.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.04x = 522.87 × 203.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.04x = 106,592.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,592.28/348.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.26

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