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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355, 531.06 and 209.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355, 531.06 and 209.92 is: 314.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355 : 531.06 = 209.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355/531.06 = 209.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355x = 531.06 × 209.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355x = 111,480.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,480.12/355
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.03

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