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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355, 531.55 and 200.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355, 531.55 and 200.70 is: 300.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355 : 531.55 = 200.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355/531.55 = 200.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355x = 531.55 × 200.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355x = 106,678.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,678.42/355
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.50

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