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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.83, 529.11 and 208.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.83, 529.11 and 208.38 is: 312.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.83 : 529.11 = 208.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.83/529.11 = 208.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.83x = 529.11 × 208.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.83x = 110,255.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,255.94/352.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.49

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