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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355, 532.08 and 200.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355, 532.08 and 200.86 is: 301.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355 : 532.08 = 200.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355/532.08 = 200.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355x = 532.08 × 200.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355x = 106,873.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,873.59/355
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.05

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