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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.56, 493.44 and 202.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.56, 493.44 and 202.32 is: 279.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.56 : 493.44 = 202.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.56/493.44 = 202.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.56x = 493.44 × 202.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.56x = 99,832.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,832.78/357.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.21

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