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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.66, 536.91 and 204.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.66, 536.91 and 204.31 is: 305.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.66 : 536.91 = 204.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.66/536.91 = 204.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.66x = 536.91 × 204.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.66x = 109,696.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,696.08/358.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.85

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