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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.64, 538.04 and 204.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.64, 538.04 and 204.64 is: 307.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.64 : 538.04 = 204.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.64/538.04 = 204.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.64x = 538.04 × 204.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.64x = 110,104.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,104.51/358.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.01

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