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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.96, 495.36 and 201.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.96, 495.36 and 201.60 is: 278.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.96 : 495.36 = 201.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.96/495.36 = 201.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.96x = 495.36 × 201.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.96x = 99,864.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,864.58/358.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.21

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