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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.08, 535.63 and 203.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.08, 535.63 and 203.11 is: 304.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.08 : 535.63 = 203.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.08/535.63 = 203.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.08x = 535.63 × 203.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.08x = 108,791.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,791.81/357.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.67

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