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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.23, 525.34 and 206.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.23, 525.34 and 206.86 is: 310.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.23 : 525.34 = 206.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.23/525.34 = 206.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.23x = 525.34 × 206.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.23x = 108,670.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,670.78/350.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.29

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