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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.24, 521.92 and 203.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.24, 521.92 and 203.65 is: 305.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.24 : 521.92 = 203.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.24/521.92 = 203.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.24x = 521.92 × 203.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.24x = 106,289.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,289.01/348.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.22

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