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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.22, 536.63 and 203.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.22, 536.63 and 203.69 is: 305.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.22 : 536.63 = 203.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.22/536.63 = 203.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.22x = 536.63 × 203.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.22x = 109,303.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,303.99/358.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.13

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