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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.52, 493.36 and 202.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.52, 493.36 and 202.28 is: 279.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.52 : 493.36 = 202.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.52/493.36 = 202.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.52x = 493.36 × 202.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.52x = 99,796.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,796.86/357.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.14

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