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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.48, 522.80 and 204.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.48, 522.80 and 204.32 is: 306.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.48 : 522.80 = 204.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.48/522.80 = 204.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.48x = 522.80 × 204.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.48x = 106,818.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,818.50/348.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.53

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