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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.64, 535.98 and 203.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.64, 535.98 and 203.56 is: 305.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.64 : 535.98 = 203.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.64/535.98 = 203.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.64x = 535.98 × 203.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.64x = 109,104.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,104.09/357.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.07

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