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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.99, 536.94 and 203.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.99, 536.94 and 203.43 is: 305.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.99 : 536.94 = 203.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.99/536.94 = 203.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.99x = 536.94 × 203.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.99x = 109,229.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,229.70/357.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.12

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