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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.22, 533.63 and 201.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.22, 533.63 and 201.68 is: 302.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.22 : 533.63 = 201.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.22/533.63 = 201.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.22x = 533.63 × 201.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.22x = 107,622.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,622.50/356.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.12

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