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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.21, 494.33 and 200.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.21, 494.33 and 200.85 is: 277.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.21 : 494.33 = 200.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.21/494.33 = 200.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.21x = 494.33 × 200.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.21x = 99,286.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,286.18/358.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.17

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