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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.47, 493.32 and 202.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.47, 493.32 and 202.22 is: 279.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.47 : 493.32 = 202.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.47/493.32 = 202.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.47x = 493.32 × 202.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.47x = 99,759.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,759.17/357.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.07

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