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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.40, 525.16 and 205.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.40, 525.16 and 205.76 is: 308.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.40 : 525.16 = 205.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.40/525.16 = 205.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.40x = 525.16 × 205.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.40x = 108,056.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,056.92/350.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.38

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