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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.31, 494.46 and 200.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.31, 494.46 and 200.95 is: 277.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.31 : 494.46 = 200.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.31/494.46 = 200.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.31x = 494.46 × 200.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.31x = 99,361.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,361.74/358.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.31

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