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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.34, 524.03 and 204.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.34, 524.03 and 204.75 is: 307.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.34 : 524.03 = 204.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.34/524.03 = 204.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.34x = 524.03 × 204.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.34x = 107,294.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,294.12/349.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.14

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