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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.52, 536.26 and 203.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.52, 536.26 and 203.40 is: 305.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.52 : 536.26 = 203.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.52/536.26 = 203.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.52x = 536.26 × 203.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.52x = 109,075.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,075.28/357.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.09

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