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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.68, 534.08 and 209.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.68, 534.08 and 209.88 is: 315.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.68 : 534.08 = 209.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.68/534.08 = 209.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.68x = 534.08 × 209.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.68x = 112,092.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,092.71/355.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.15

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