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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.99, 495.38 and 201.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.99, 495.38 and 201.62 is: 278.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.99 : 495.38 = 201.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.99/495.38 = 201.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.99x = 495.38 × 201.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.99x = 99,878.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,878.52/358.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.22

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