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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.84, 531.54 and 210.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.84, 531.54 and 210.48 is: 315.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.84 : 531.54 = 210.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.84/531.54 = 210.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.84x = 531.54 × 210.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.84x = 111,878.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,878.54/354.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.29

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