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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.01, 533.62 and 201.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.01, 533.62 and 201.84 is: 302.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.01 : 533.62 = 201.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.01/533.62 = 201.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.01x = 533.62 × 201.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.01x = 107,705.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,705.86/356.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.54

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