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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.88, 492.48 and 201.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.88, 492.48 and 201.64 is: 278.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.88 : 492.48 = 201.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.88/492.48 = 201.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.88x = 492.48 × 201.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.88x = 99,303.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,303.67/356.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.26

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