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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.84, 495.16 and 201.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.84, 495.16 and 201.45 is: 277.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.84 : 495.16 = 201.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.84/495.16 = 201.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.84x = 495.16 × 201.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.84x = 99,749.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,749.98/358.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.98

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