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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.50, 536.78 and 204.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.50, 536.78 and 204.21 is: 305.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.50 : 536.78 = 204.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.50/536.78 = 204.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.50x = 536.78 × 204.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.50x = 109,615.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,615.21/358.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.76

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