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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.73, 535.06 and 202.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.73, 535.06 and 202.17 is: 303.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.73 : 535.06 = 202.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.73/535.06 = 202.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.73x = 535.06 × 202.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.73x = 108,173.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,173.08/356.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.24

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