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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.88, 533.98 and 201.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.88, 533.98 and 201.58 is: 302.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.88 : 533.98 = 201.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.88/533.98 = 201.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.88x = 533.98 × 201.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.88x = 107,639.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,639.69/355.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.46

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