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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.74, 538.13 and 203.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.74, 538.13 and 203.57 is: 305.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.74 : 538.13 = 203.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.74/538.13 = 203.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.74x = 538.13 × 203.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.74x = 109,543.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,543.42/358.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.36

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