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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.93, 525.32 and 205.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.93, 525.32 and 205.75 is: 308.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.93 : 525.32 = 205.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.93/525.32 = 205.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.93x = 525.32 × 205.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.93x = 108,083.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,083.56/349.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.87

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