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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.35, 533.83 and 201.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.35, 533.83 and 201.80 is: 302.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.35 : 533.83 = 201.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.35/533.83 = 201.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.35x = 533.83 × 201.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.35x = 107,723.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,723.22/356.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.30

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