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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.38, 534.82 and 202.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.38, 534.82 and 202.88 is: 303.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.38 : 534.82 = 202.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.38/534.82 = 202.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.38x = 534.82 × 202.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.38x = 108,504.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,504.28/357.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.61

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