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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.23, 536.06 and 203.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.23, 536.06 and 203.38 is: 305.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.23 : 536.06 = 203.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.23/536.06 = 203.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.23x = 536.06 × 203.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.23x = 109,023.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,023.05/357.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.19

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