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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.85, 532.29 and 200.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.85, 532.29 and 200.85 is: 301.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.85 : 532.29 = 200.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.85/532.29 = 200.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.85x = 532.29 × 200.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.85x = 106,909.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,909.20/354.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.28

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