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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.26, 521.55 and 201.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.26, 521.55 and 201.57 is: 301.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.26 : 521.55 = 201.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.26/521.55 = 201.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.26x = 521.55 × 201.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.26x = 105,128.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,128.83/348.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.87

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