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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.96, 527.85 and 205.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.96, 527.85 and 205.41 is: 308.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.96 : 527.85 = 205.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.96/527.85 = 205.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.96x = 527.85 × 205.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.96x = 108,425.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,425.67/351.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.06

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