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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.50, 493.35 and 202.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.50, 493.35 and 202.28 is: 279.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.50 : 493.35 = 202.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.50/493.35 = 202.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.50x = 493.35 × 202.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.50x = 99,794.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,794.84/357.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.15

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