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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.83, 538.14 and 204.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.83, 538.14 and 204.73 is: 307.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.83 : 538.14 = 204.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.83/538.14 = 204.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.83x = 538.14 × 204.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.83x = 110,172.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,172.82/358.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.03

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