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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.00, 536.47 and 203.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.00, 536.47 and 203.98 is: 305.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.00 : 536.47 = 203.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.00/536.47 = 203.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.00x = 536.47 × 203.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.00x = 109,427.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,427.94/358.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.66

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