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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.22, 494.22 and 200.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.22, 494.22 and 200.83 is: 277.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.22 : 494.22 = 200.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.22/494.22 = 200.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.22x = 494.22 × 200.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.22x = 99,251.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,251.73/358.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.07

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