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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.87, 538.30 and 204.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.87, 538.30 and 204.47 is: 306.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.87 : 538.30 = 204.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.87/538.30 = 204.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.87x = 538.30 × 204.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.87x = 110,066.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,066.04/358.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.70

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