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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.34, 490.33 and 203.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.34, 490.33 and 203.92 is: 281.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.34 : 490.33 = 203.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.34/490.33 = 203.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.34x = 490.33 × 203.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.34x = 99,985.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,985.98/355.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.38

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