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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.32, 529.98 and 201

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.32, 529.98 and 201 is: 301.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.32 : 529.98 = 201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.32/529.98 = 201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.32x = 529.98 × 201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.32x = 106,525.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,525.98/353.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.50

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