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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.41, 534.12 and 202.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.41, 534.12 and 202.36 is: 303.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.41 : 534.12 = 202.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.41/534.12 = 202.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.41x = 534.12 × 202.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.41x = 108,084.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,084.52/356.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.26

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