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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.58, 494.88 and 201.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.58, 494.88 and 201.23 is: 277.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.58 : 494.88 = 201.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.58/494.88 = 201.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.58x = 494.88 × 201.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.58x = 99,584.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,584.70/358.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.72

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