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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.42, 494.61 and 203.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.42, 494.61 and 203.17 is: 280.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.42 : 494.61 = 203.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.42/494.61 = 203.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.42x = 494.61 × 203.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.42x = 100,487.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,487.44/358.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.37

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