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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.03, 532.78 and 201.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.03, 532.78 and 201.26 is: 302.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.03 : 532.78 = 201.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.03/532.78 = 201.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.03x = 532.78 × 201.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.03x = 107,228.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,228.13/355.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.03

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