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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.44, 494.68 and 201.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.44, 494.68 and 201.10 is: 277.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.44 : 494.68 = 201.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.44/494.68 = 201.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.44x = 494.68 × 201.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.44x = 99,480.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,480.15/358.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.54

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