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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.34, 530.82 and 199.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.34, 530.82 and 199.80 is: 299.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.34 : 530.82 = 199.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.34/530.82 = 199.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.34x = 530.82 × 199.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.34x = 106,057.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,057.84/354.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.31

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