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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.58, 531.87 and 209.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.58, 531.87 and 209.86 is: 314.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.58 : 531.87 = 209.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.58/531.87 = 209.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.58x = 531.87 × 209.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.58x = 111,618.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,618.24/354.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.79

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