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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.65, 527.33 and 205.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.65, 527.33 and 205.55 is: 308.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.65 : 527.33 = 205.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.65/527.33 = 205.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.65x = 527.33 × 205.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.65x = 108,390.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,390.34/351.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.23

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