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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.97, 495.35 and 201.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.97, 495.35 and 201.62 is: 278.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.97 : 495.35 = 201.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.97/495.35 = 201.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.97x = 495.35 × 201.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.97x = 99,873.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,873.45/358.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.23

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