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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.33, 534.23 and 202.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.33, 534.23 and 202.43 is: 303.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.33 : 534.23 = 202.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.33/534.23 = 202.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.33x = 534.23 × 202.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.33x = 108,143.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,143.17/356.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.49

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