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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.54, 535.83 and 203.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.54, 535.83 and 203.55 is: 305.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.54 : 535.83 = 203.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.54/535.83 = 203.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.54x = 535.83 × 203.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.54x = 109,068.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,068.20/357.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.05

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