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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.02, 533.72 and 202.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.02, 533.72 and 202.03 is: 302.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.02 : 533.72 = 202.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.02/533.72 = 202.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.02x = 533.72 × 202.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.02x = 107,826.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,826.62/356.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.87

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