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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.33, 494.52 and 200.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.33, 494.52 and 200.98 is: 277.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.33 : 494.52 = 200.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.33/494.52 = 200.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.33x = 494.52 × 200.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.33x = 99,388.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,388.63/358.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.37

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