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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.63, 493.55 and 202.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.63, 493.55 and 202.38 is: 279.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.63 : 493.55 = 202.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.63/493.55 = 202.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.63x = 493.55 × 202.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.63x = 99,884.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,884.65/357.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.30

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