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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.90, 533.42 and 209.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.90, 533.42 and 209.72 is: 314.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.90 : 533.42 = 209.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.90/533.42 = 209.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.90x = 533.42 × 209.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.90x = 111,868.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,868.84/355.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.33

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