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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.26, 521.85 and 203.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.26, 521.85 and 203.63 is: 305.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.26 : 521.85 = 203.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.26/521.85 = 203.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.26x = 521.85 × 203.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.26x = 106,264.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,264.32/348.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.13

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