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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.40, 534.06 and 201.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.40, 534.06 and 201.96 is: 302.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.40 : 534.06 = 201.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.40/534.06 = 201.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.40x = 534.06 × 201.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.40x = 107,858.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,858.76/356.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.63

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