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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.38, 536.32 and 203.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.38, 536.32 and 203.88 is: 305.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.38 : 536.32 = 203.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.38/536.32 = 203.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.38x = 536.32 × 203.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.38x = 109,344.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,344.92/358.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.11

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