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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.54, 531.30 and 200.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.54, 531.30 and 200.52 is: 300.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.54 : 531.30 = 200.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.54/531.30 = 200.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.54x = 531.30 × 200.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.54x = 106,536.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,536.28/354.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.49

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