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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.66, 538.14 and 204.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.66, 538.14 and 204.36 is: 306.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.66 : 538.14 = 204.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.66/538.14 = 204.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.66x = 538.14 × 204.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.66x = 109,973.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,973.04/358.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.62

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