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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.48, 531.09 and 200.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.48, 531.09 and 200.01 is: 299.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.48 : 531.09 = 200.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.48/531.09 = 200.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.48x = 531.09 × 200.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.48x = 106,223.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,223.31/354.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.66

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