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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.84, 524.40 and 205.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.84, 524.40 and 205.36 is: 307.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.84 : 524.40 = 205.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.84/524.40 = 205.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.84x = 524.40 × 205.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.84x = 107,690.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,690.78/349.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.83

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