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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.73, 524.61 and 205.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.73, 524.61 and 205.34 is: 308.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.73 : 524.61 = 205.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.73/524.61 = 205.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.73x = 524.61 × 205.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.73x = 107,723.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,723.42/349.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.02

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