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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.78, 532.47 and 200.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.78, 532.47 and 200.88 is: 301.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.78 : 532.47 = 200.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.78/532.47 = 200.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.78x = 532.47 × 200.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.78x = 106,962.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,962.57/354.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.49

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