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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.08, 525.36 and 205.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.08, 525.36 and 205.60 is: 308.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.08 : 525.36 = 205.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.08/525.36 = 205.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.08x = 525.36 × 205.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.08x = 108,014.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,014.02/350.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.54

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