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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.26, 534.65 and 202.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.26, 534.65 and 202.32 is: 303.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.26 : 534.65 = 202.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.26/534.65 = 202.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.26x = 534.65 × 202.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.26x = 108,170.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,170.39/356.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.63

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