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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.50, 494.73 and 203.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.50, 494.73 and 203.28 is: 280.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.50 : 494.73 = 203.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.50/494.73 = 203.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.50x = 494.73 × 203.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.50x = 100,568.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,568.71/358.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.53

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