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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.28, 535.88 and 203.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.28, 535.88 and 203.44 is: 305.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.28 : 535.88 = 203.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.28/535.88 = 203.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.28x = 535.88 × 203.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.28x = 109,019.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,019.43/357.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.14

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