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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.06, 532.20 and 201.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.06, 532.20 and 201.16 is: 301.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.06 : 532.20 = 201.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.06/532.20 = 201.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.06x = 532.20 × 201.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.06x = 107,057.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,057.35/355.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.52

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