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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.46, 527.15 and 205.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.46, 527.15 and 205.28 is: 307.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.46 : 527.15 = 205.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.46/527.15 = 205.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.46x = 527.15 × 205.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.46x = 108,213.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,213.35/351.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.90

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