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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.70, 531.37 and 208.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.70, 531.37 and 208.09 is: 311.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.70 : 531.37 = 208.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.70/531.37 = 208.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.70x = 531.37 × 208.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.70x = 110,572.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,572.78/354.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.74

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