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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.34, 532.64 and 201.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.34, 532.64 and 201.08 is: 301.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.34 : 532.64 = 201.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.34/532.64 = 201.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.34x = 532.64 × 201.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.34x = 107,103.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,103.25/355.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.41

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