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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.36, 494.64 and 203.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.36, 494.64 and 203.12 is: 280.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.36 : 494.64 = 203.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.36/494.64 = 203.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.36x = 494.64 × 203.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.36x = 100,471.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,471.28/358.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.36

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