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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.56, 533.34 and 201.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.56, 533.34 and 201.49 is: 302.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.56 : 533.34 = 201.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.56/533.34 = 201.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.56x = 533.34 × 201.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.56x = 107,462.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,462.68/355.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.24

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