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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.04, 531.06 and 209.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.04, 531.06 and 209.68 is: 314.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.04 : 531.06 = 209.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.04/531.06 = 209.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.04x = 531.06 × 209.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.04x = 111,352.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,352.66/354.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.52

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