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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.54, 532.36 and 209.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.54, 532.36 and 209.17 is: 313.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.54 : 532.36 = 209.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.54/532.36 = 209.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.54x = 532.36 × 209.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.54x = 111,353.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,353.74/355.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.20

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