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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.70, 495.02 and 201.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.70, 495.02 and 201.33 is: 277.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.70 : 495.02 = 201.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.70/495.02 = 201.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.70x = 495.02 × 201.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.70x = 99,662.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,662.88/358.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.85

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