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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.44, 531.23 and 200.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.44, 531.23 and 200.53 is: 300.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.44 : 531.23 = 200.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.44/531.23 = 200.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.44x = 531.23 × 200.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.44x = 106,524.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,524.23/354.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.54

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