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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.35, 536.49 and 203.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.35, 536.49 and 203.55 is: 304.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.35 : 536.49 = 203.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.35/536.49 = 203.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.35x = 536.49 × 203.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.35x = 109,202.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,202.54/358.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.74

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