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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.60, 534.94 and 202.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.60, 534.94 and 202.30 is: 303.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.60 : 534.94 = 202.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.60/534.94 = 202.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.60x = 534.94 × 202.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.60x = 108,216.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,216.52/356.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.47

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