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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358, 494.06 and 202.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358, 494.06 and 202.80 is: 279.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358 : 494.06 = 202.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358/494.06 = 202.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358x = 494.06 × 202.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358x = 100,195.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,195.37/358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.88

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