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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.53, 535.64 and 203.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.53, 535.64 and 203.18 is: 304.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.53 : 535.64 = 203.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.53/535.64 = 203.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.53x = 535.64 × 203.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.53x = 108,827.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,827.64/357.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.39

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