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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.42, 526.50 and 206.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.42, 526.50 and 206.24 is: 309.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.42 : 526.50 = 206.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.42/526.50 = 206.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.42x = 526.50 × 206.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.42x = 108,582.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,582.73/350.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.87

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