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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.38, 534.13 and 202.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.38, 534.13 and 202.44 is: 303.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.38 : 534.13 = 202.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.38/534.13 = 202.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.38x = 534.13 × 202.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.38x = 108,127.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,127.41/356.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.40

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