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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.40, 532.68 and 209.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.40, 532.68 and 209.22 is: 313.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.40 : 532.68 = 209.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.40/532.68 = 209.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.40x = 532.68 × 209.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.40x = 111,446.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,446.26/355.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.58

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