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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.94, 532.34 and 206.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.94, 532.34 and 206.61 is: 309.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.94 : 532.34 = 206.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.94/532.34 = 206.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.94x = 532.34 × 206.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.94x = 109,984.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,984.51/354.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.87

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