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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.96, 495.32 and 201.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.96, 495.32 and 201.60 is: 278.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.96 : 495.32 = 201.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.96/495.32 = 201.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.96x = 495.32 × 201.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.96x = 99,856.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,856.51/358.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.18

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