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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.30, 494.44 and 203.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.30, 494.44 and 203.05 is: 280.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.30 : 494.44 = 203.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.30/494.44 = 203.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.30x = 494.44 × 203.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.30x = 100,396.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,396.04/358.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.20

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