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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.32, 529.98 and 208.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.32, 529.98 and 208.96 is: 313.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.32 : 529.98 = 208.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.32/529.98 = 208.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.32x = 529.98 × 208.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.32x = 110,744.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,744.62/353.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.44

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