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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.34, 494.48 and 200.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.34, 494.48 and 200.97 is: 277.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.34 : 494.48 = 200.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.34/494.48 = 200.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.34x = 494.48 × 200.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.34x = 99,376.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,376.15/358.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.33

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