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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.66, 531.59 and 200.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.66, 531.59 and 200.36 is: 300.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.66 : 531.59 = 200.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.66/531.59 = 200.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.66x = 531.59 × 200.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.66x = 106,509.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,509.37/354.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.31

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