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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.38, 524.85 and 205.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.38, 524.85 and 205.75 is: 308.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.38 : 524.85 = 205.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.38/524.85 = 205.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.38x = 524.85 × 205.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.38x = 107,987.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,987.89/350.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.20

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