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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.86, 533.43 and 209.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.86, 533.43 and 209.70 is: 314.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.86 : 533.43 = 209.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.86/533.43 = 209.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.86x = 533.43 × 209.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.86x = 111,860.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,860.27/355.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.34

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