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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.65, 522.97 and 204.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.65, 522.97 and 204.27 is: 306.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.65 : 522.97 = 204.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.65/522.97 = 204.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.65x = 522.97 × 204.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.65x = 106,824.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,824.61/348.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.40

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