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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.52, 534.85 and 202.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.52, 534.85 and 202.51 is: 303.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.52 : 534.85 = 202.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.52/534.85 = 202.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.52x = 534.85 × 202.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.52x = 108,313.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,313.30/356.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.81

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