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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.46, 530.22 and 208.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.46, 530.22 and 208.88 is: 313.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.46 : 530.22 = 208.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.46/530.22 = 208.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.46x = 530.22 × 208.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.46x = 110,749.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,749.70/353.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.33

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