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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.85, 534.26 and 202.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.85, 534.26 and 202.06 is: 303.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.85 : 534.26 = 202.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.85/534.26 = 202.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.85x = 534.26 × 202.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.85x = 107,952.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,952.58/355.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.37

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