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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.66, 538.21 and 204.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.66, 538.21 and 204.76 is: 307.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.66 : 538.21 = 204.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.66/538.21 = 204.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.66x = 538.21 × 204.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.66x = 110,204.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,204.81/358.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.27

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