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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.81, 538.30 and 204.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.81, 538.30 and 204.74 is: 307.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.81 : 538.30 = 204.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.81/538.30 = 204.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.81x = 538.30 × 204.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.81x = 110,211.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,211.13/358.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.16

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