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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.82, 538.20 and 204.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.82, 538.20 and 204.26 is: 306.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.82 : 538.20 = 204.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.82/538.20 = 204.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.82x = 538.20 × 204.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.82x = 109,932.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,932.06/358.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.37

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