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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.99, 532.17 and 208.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.99, 532.17 and 208.38 is: 312.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.99 : 532.17 = 208.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.99/532.17 = 208.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.99x = 532.17 × 208.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.99x = 110,893.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,893.58/354.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.39

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