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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.42, 536.21 and 203.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.42, 536.21 and 203.42 is: 305.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.42 : 536.21 = 203.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.42/536.21 = 203.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.42x = 536.21 × 203.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.42x = 109,077.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,077.69/357.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.18

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