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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.23, 494.34 and 200.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.23, 494.34 and 200.88 is: 277.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.23 : 494.34 = 200.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.23/494.34 = 200.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.23x = 494.34 × 200.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.23x = 99,303.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,303.02/358.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.20

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