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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.56, 532.88 and 201.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.56, 532.88 and 201.40 is: 301.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.56 : 532.88 = 201.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.56/532.88 = 201.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.56x = 532.88 × 201.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.56x = 107,322.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,322.03/355.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.84

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