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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.25, 537.22 and 204.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.25, 537.22 and 204.25 is: 306.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.25 : 537.22 = 204.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.25/537.22 = 204.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.25x = 537.22 × 204.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.25x = 109,726.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,726.10/358.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.28

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