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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.54, 537.33 and 204.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.54, 537.33 and 204.55 is: 306.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.54 : 537.33 = 204.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.54/537.33 = 204.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.54x = 537.33 × 204.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.54x = 109,910.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,910.85/358.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.55

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