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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.22, 533.18 and 201.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.22, 533.18 and 201.32 is: 302.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.22 : 533.18 = 201.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.22/533.18 = 201.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.22x = 533.18 × 201.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.22x = 107,339.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,339.63/355.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.18

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