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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.62, 494.88 and 201.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.62, 494.88 and 201.24 is: 277.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.62 : 494.88 = 201.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.62/494.88 = 201.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.62x = 494.88 × 201.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.62x = 99,589.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,589.65/358.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.70

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