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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.46, 525.65 and 204.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.46, 525.65 and 204.28 is: 306.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.46 : 525.65 = 204.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.46/525.65 = 204.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.46x = 525.65 × 204.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.46x = 107,379.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,379.78/350.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.40

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