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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.19, 532.31 and 200.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.19, 532.31 and 200.48 is: 300.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.19 : 532.31 = 200.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.19/532.31 = 200.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.19x = 532.31 × 200.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.19x = 106,713.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,713.84/355.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.45

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