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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.72, 495.04 and 203.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.72, 495.04 and 203.48 is: 280.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.72 : 495.04 = 203.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.72/495.04 = 203.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.72x = 495.04 × 203.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.72x = 100,730.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,730.74/358.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.81

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