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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.35, 536.82 and 204.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.35, 536.82 and 204.06 is: 305.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.35 : 536.82 = 204.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.35/536.82 = 204.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.35x = 536.82 × 204.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.35x = 109,543.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,543.49/358.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.69

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