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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.90, 524.70 and 203.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.90, 524.70 and 203.80 is: 305.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.90 : 524.70 = 203.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.90/524.70 = 203.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.90x = 524.70 × 203.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.90x = 106,932.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,932.55/349.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.61

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