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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.24, 491.68 and 201.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.24, 491.68 and 201.04 is: 277.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.24 : 491.68 = 201.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.24/491.68 = 201.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.24x = 491.68 × 201.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.24x = 98,847.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,847.35/356.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.47

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