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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.40, 525.78 and 206.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.40, 525.78 and 206.16 is: 309.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.40 : 525.78 = 206.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.40/525.78 = 206.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.40x = 525.78 × 206.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.40x = 108,394.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,394.80/350.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.35

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