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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.24, 531.38 and 208.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.24, 531.38 and 208.24 is: 312.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.24 : 531.38 = 208.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.24/531.38 = 208.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.24x = 531.38 × 208.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.24x = 110,654.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,654.57/354.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.37

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