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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.55, 537.90 and 204.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.55, 537.90 and 204.55 is: 306.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.55 : 537.90 = 204.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.55/537.90 = 204.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.55x = 537.90 × 204.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.55x = 110,027.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,027.45/358.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.87

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