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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.86, 529.27 and 209.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.86, 529.27 and 209.49 is: 314.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.86 : 529.27 = 209.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.86/529.27 = 209.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.86x = 529.27 × 209.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.86x = 110,876.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,876.77/352.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.22

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