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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.42, 522.63 and 202.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.42, 522.63 and 202.08 is: 303.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.42 : 522.63 = 202.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.42/522.63 = 202.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.42x = 522.63 × 202.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.42x = 105,613.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,613.07/348.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.12

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