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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.40, 531.96 and 200.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.40, 531.96 and 200.46 is: 300.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.40 : 531.96 = 200.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.40/531.96 = 200.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.40x = 531.96 × 200.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.40x = 106,636.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,636.70/354.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.89

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