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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.39, 494.58 and 203.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.39, 494.58 and 203.14 is: 280.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.39 : 494.58 = 203.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.39/494.58 = 203.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.39x = 494.58 × 203.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.39x = 100,468.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,468.98/358.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.33

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