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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.47, 494.64 and 201.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.47, 494.64 and 201.08 is: 277.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.47 : 494.64 = 201.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.47/494.64 = 201.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.47x = 494.64 × 201.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.47x = 99,463.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,463.45/358.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.47

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