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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.10, 535.96 and 203.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.10, 535.96 and 203.34 is: 305.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.10 : 535.96 = 203.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.10/535.96 = 203.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.10x = 535.96 × 203.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.10x = 108,982.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,982.11/357.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.19

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