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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.72, 523.96 and 204.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.72, 523.96 and 204.56 is: 307.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.72 : 523.96 = 204.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.72/523.96 = 204.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.72x = 523.96 × 204.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.72x = 107,181.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,181.26/348.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.36

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