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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.29, 534.63 and 202.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.29, 534.63 and 202.39 is: 303.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.29 : 534.63 = 202.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.29/534.63 = 202.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.29x = 534.63 × 202.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.29x = 108,201.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,201.09/356.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.69

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