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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.53, 524.21 and 202.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.53, 524.21 and 202.97 is: 304.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.53 : 524.21 = 202.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.53/524.21 = 202.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.53x = 524.21 × 202.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.53x = 106,395.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,395.27/349.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.40

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