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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.87, 528.47 and 206.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.87, 528.47 and 206.31 is: 308.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.87 : 528.47 = 206.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.87/528.47 = 206.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.87x = 528.47 × 206.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.87x = 109,031.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,031.53/352.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.98

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