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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.54, 528.82 and 208.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.54, 528.82 and 208.18 is: 312.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.54 : 528.82 = 208.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.54/528.82 = 208.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.54x = 528.82 × 208.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.54x = 110,089.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,089.75/352.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.28

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