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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.68, 523.22 and 204.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.68, 523.22 and 204.50 is: 306.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.68 : 523.22 = 204.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.68/523.22 = 204.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.68x = 523.22 × 204.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.68x = 106,998.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,998.49/348.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.87

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