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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.62, 493.47 and 202.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.62, 493.47 and 202.37 is: 279.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.62 : 493.47 = 202.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.62/493.47 = 202.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.62x = 493.47 × 202.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.62x = 99,863.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,863.52/357.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.24

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