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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.31, 494.41 and 203.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.31, 494.41 and 203.03 is: 280.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.31 : 494.41 = 203.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.31/494.41 = 203.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.31x = 494.41 × 203.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.31x = 100,380.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,380.06/358.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.15

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