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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.72, 532.15 and 200.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.72, 532.15 and 200.72 is: 301.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.72 : 532.15 = 200.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.72/532.15 = 200.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.72x = 532.15 × 200.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.72x = 106,813.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,813.15/354.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.12

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