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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.17, 532.09 and 201.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.17, 532.09 and 201.21 is: 301.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.17 : 532.09 = 201.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.17/532.09 = 201.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.17x = 532.09 × 201.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.17x = 107,060.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,060.87/355.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.43

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