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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.85, 534.57 and 202.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.85, 534.57 and 202.56 is: 303.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.85 : 534.57 = 202.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.85/534.57 = 202.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.85x = 534.57 × 202.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.85x = 108,282.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,282.50/356.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.44

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