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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.78, 527.58 and 205.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.78, 527.58 and 205.23 is: 307.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.78 : 527.58 = 205.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.78/527.58 = 205.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.78x = 527.58 × 205.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.78x = 108,275.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,275.24/351.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.79

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