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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.09, 521.73 and 203.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.09, 521.73 and 203.37 is: 304.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.09 : 521.73 = 203.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.09/521.73 = 203.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.09x = 521.73 × 203.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.09x = 106,104.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,104.23/348.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.82

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