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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.80, 495.06 and 203.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.80, 495.06 and 203.52 is: 280.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.80 : 495.06 = 203.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.80/495.06 = 203.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.80x = 495.06 × 203.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.80x = 100,754.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,754.61/358.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.81

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