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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.83, 536.23 and 203.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.83, 536.23 and 203.43 is: 304.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.83 : 536.23 = 203.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.83/536.23 = 203.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.83x = 536.23 × 203.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.83x = 109,081.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,081.57/357.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.85

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