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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.23, 494.36 and 200.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.23, 494.36 and 200.87 is: 277.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.23 : 494.36 = 200.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.23/494.36 = 200.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.23x = 494.36 × 200.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.23x = 99,302.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,302.09/358.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.20

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