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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.97, 535.25 and 202.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.97, 535.25 and 202.71 is: 303.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.97 : 535.25 = 202.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.97/535.25 = 202.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.97x = 535.25 × 202.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.97x = 108,499.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,499.51/356.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.95

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