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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.56, 522.04 and 204.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.56, 522.04 and 204.40 is: 306.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.56 : 522.04 = 204.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.56/522.04 = 204.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.56x = 522.04 × 204.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.56x = 106,704.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,704.98/348.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.13

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