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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.82, 538.07 and 204.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.82, 538.07 and 204.81 is: 307.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.82 : 538.07 = 204.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.82/538.07 = 204.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.82x = 538.07 × 204.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.82x = 110,201.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,201.09/358.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.13

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