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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.66, 494.96 and 203.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.66, 494.96 and 203.42 is: 280.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.66 : 494.96 = 203.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.66/494.96 = 203.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.66x = 494.96 × 203.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.66x = 100,684.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,684.76/358.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.72

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