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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.36, 535.01 and 202.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.36, 535.01 and 202.56 is: 304.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.36 : 535.01 = 202.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.36/535.01 = 202.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.36x = 535.01 × 202.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.36x = 108,370.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,370.61/356.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.11

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