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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357, 535.54 and 202.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357, 535.54 and 202.84 is: 304.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357 : 535.54 = 202.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357/535.54 = 202.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357x = 535.54 × 202.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357x = 108,628.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,628.93/357
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.28

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