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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.12, 533.44 and 209.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.12, 533.44 and 209.43 is: 313.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.12 : 533.44 = 209.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.12/533.44 = 209.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.12x = 533.44 × 209.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.12x = 111,716.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,716.51/356.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.71

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