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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.74, 523.11 and 202.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.74, 523.11 and 202.72 is: 304.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.74 : 523.11 = 202.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.74/523.11 = 202.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.74x = 523.11 × 202.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.74x = 106,044.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,044.86/348.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.08

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