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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.23, 535.82 and 202.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.23, 535.82 and 202.67 is: 303.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.23 : 535.82 = 202.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.23/535.82 = 202.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.23x = 535.82 × 202.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.23x = 108,590.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,590.95/357.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.98

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