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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.85, 533.63 and 209.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.85, 533.63 and 209.89 is: 314.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.85 : 533.63 = 209.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.85/533.63 = 209.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.85x = 533.63 × 209.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.85x = 112,003.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,003.60/355.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.75

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