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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.57, 522.99 and 204.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.57, 522.99 and 204.12 is: 306.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.57 : 522.99 = 204.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.57/522.99 = 204.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.57x = 522.99 × 204.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.57x = 106,752.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,752.72/348.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.26

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