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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.02, 537.10 and 204.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.02, 537.10 and 204.02 is: 306.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.02 : 537.10 = 204.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.02/537.10 = 204.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.02x = 537.10 × 204.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.02x = 109,579.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,579.14/358.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.07

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