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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.42, 528.22 and 208.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.42, 528.22 and 208.24 is: 312.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.42 : 528.22 = 208.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.42/528.22 = 208.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.42x = 528.22 × 208.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.42x = 109,996.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,996.53/352.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.12

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