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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.88, 525.60 and 206.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.88, 525.60 and 206.16 is: 308.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.88 : 525.60 = 206.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.88/525.60 = 206.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.88x = 525.60 × 206.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.88x = 108,357.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,357.70/350.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.82

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