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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.10, 532.32 and 200.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.10, 532.32 and 200.96 is: 301.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.10 : 532.32 = 200.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.10/532.32 = 200.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.10x = 532.32 × 200.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.10x = 106,975.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,975.03/355.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.25

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