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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.24, 534.43 and 202.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.24, 534.43 and 202.23 is: 303.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.24 : 534.43 = 202.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.24/534.43 = 202.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.24x = 534.43 × 202.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.24x = 108,076.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,076.77/356.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.39

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