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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.08, 521.30 and 203.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.08, 521.30 and 203.92 is: 305.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.08 : 521.30 = 203.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.08/521.30 = 203.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.08x = 521.30 × 203.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.08x = 106,303.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,303.50/348.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.40

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