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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.83, 525.42 and 206.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.83, 525.42 and 206.65 is: 309.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.83 : 525.42 = 206.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.83/525.42 = 206.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.83x = 525.42 × 206.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.83x = 108,578.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,578.04/350.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.49

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