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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.62, 535.65 and 203.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.62, 535.65 and 203.46 is: 304.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.62 : 535.65 = 203.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.62/535.65 = 203.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.62x = 535.65 × 203.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.62x = 108,983.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,983.35/357.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.75

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