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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.80, 495.12 and 203.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.80, 495.12 and 203.52 is: 280.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.80 : 495.12 = 203.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.80/495.12 = 203.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.80x = 495.12 × 203.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.80x = 100,766.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,766.82/358.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.84

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