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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.66, 524.40 and 205.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.66, 524.40 and 205.48 is: 308.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.66 : 524.40 = 205.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.66/524.40 = 205.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.66x = 524.40 × 205.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.66x = 107,753.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,753.71/349.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.17

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