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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.97, 531.36 and 208.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.97, 531.36 and 208.04 is: 312.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.97 : 531.36 = 208.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.97/531.36 = 208.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.97x = 531.36 × 208.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.97x = 110,541.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,541.48/353.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.29

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