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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.12, 530.40 and 209.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.12, 530.40 and 209.12 is: 314.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.12 : 530.40 = 209.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.12/530.40 = 209.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.12x = 530.40 × 209.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.12x = 110,917.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,917.25/353.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.11

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