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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.87, 534.26 and 202.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.87, 534.26 and 202.42 is: 303.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.87 : 534.26 = 202.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.87/534.26 = 202.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.87x = 534.26 × 202.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.87x = 108,143.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,143.08/356.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.03

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