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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.98, 533.02 and 209.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.98, 533.02 and 209.61 is: 313.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.98 : 533.02 = 209.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.98/533.02 = 209.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.98x = 533.02 × 209.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.98x = 111,726.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,726.32/355.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.86

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