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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.11, 534.90 and 202.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.11, 534.90 and 202.96 is: 304.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.11 : 534.90 = 202.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.11/534.90 = 202.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.11x = 534.90 × 202.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.11x = 108,563.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,563.30/357.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.01

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