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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.43, 494.64 and 203.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.43, 494.64 and 203.18 is: 280.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.43 : 494.64 = 203.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.43/494.64 = 203.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.43x = 494.64 × 203.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.43x = 100,500.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,500.96/358.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.39

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