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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.50, 524.16 and 205.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.50, 524.16 and 205.32 is: 307.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.50 : 524.16 = 205.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.50/524.16 = 205.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.50x = 524.16 × 205.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.50x = 107,620.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,620.53/349.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.93

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