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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.44, 537.13 and 204.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.44, 537.13 and 204.29 is: 306.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.44 : 537.13 = 204.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.44/537.13 = 204.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.44x = 537.13 × 204.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.44x = 109,729.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,729.87/358.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.13

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