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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.10, 521.84 and 201.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.10, 521.84 and 201.99 is: 302.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.10 : 521.84 = 201.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.10/521.84 = 201.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.10x = 521.84 × 201.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.10x = 105,408.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,408.92/348.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.81

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