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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.68, 492.22 and 201.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.68, 492.22 and 201.44 is: 277.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.68 : 492.22 = 201.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.68/492.22 = 201.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.68x = 492.22 × 201.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.68x = 99,152.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,152.80/356.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.99

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