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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.31, 532.90 and 206.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.31, 532.90 and 206.98 is: 310.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.31 : 532.90 = 206.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.31/532.90 = 206.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.31x = 532.90 × 206.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.31x = 110,300.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,300.57/355.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.43

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