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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.60, 534.20 and 202.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.60, 534.20 and 202.05 is: 302.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.60 : 534.20 = 202.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.60/534.20 = 202.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.60x = 534.20 × 202.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.60x = 107,934.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,934.10/356.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.68

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