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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.35, 494.40 and 203.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.35, 494.40 and 203.10 is: 280.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.35 : 494.40 = 203.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.35/494.40 = 203.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.35x = 494.40 × 203.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.35x = 100,411.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,411.62/358.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.21

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