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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.15, 522.02 and 203.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.15, 522.02 and 203.57 is: 305.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.15 : 522.02 = 203.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.15/522.02 = 203.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.15x = 522.02 × 203.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.15x = 106,265.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,265.00/348.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.23

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