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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.65, 536.00 and 203.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.65, 536.00 and 203.48 is: 304.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.65 : 536.00 = 203.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.65/536.00 = 203.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.65x = 536.00 × 203.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.65x = 109,061.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,061.58/357.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.94

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