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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.24, 523.86 and 203.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.24, 523.86 and 203.22 is: 304.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.24 : 523.86 = 203.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.24/523.86 = 203.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.24x = 523.86 × 203.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.24x = 106,458.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,458.83/349.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.83

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