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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.59, 525.16 and 206.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.59, 525.16 and 206.23 is: 308.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.59 : 525.16 = 206.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.59/525.16 = 206.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.59x = 525.16 × 206.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.59x = 108,303.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,303.75/350.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.92

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