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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.60, 530.82 and 209.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.60, 530.82 and 209.88 is: 314.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.60 : 530.82 = 209.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.60/530.82 = 209.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.60x = 530.82 × 209.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.60x = 111,408.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,408.50/354.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.18

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