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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.95, 536.99 and 204.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.95, 536.99 and 204.05 is: 306.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.95 : 536.99 = 204.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.95/536.99 = 204.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.95x = 536.99 × 204.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.95x = 109,569.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,569.10/357.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.11

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