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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.47, 526.91 and 205.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.47, 526.91 and 205.37 is: 307.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.47 : 526.91 = 205.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.47/526.91 = 205.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.47x = 526.91 × 205.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.47x = 108,209.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,209.82/351.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.88

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