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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.16, 536.54 and 203.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.16, 536.54 and 203.61 is: 305.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.16 : 536.54 = 203.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.16/536.54 = 203.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.16x = 536.54 × 203.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.16x = 109,245.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,245.23/358.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.02

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