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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.96, 537.68 and 204.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.96, 537.68 and 204.80 is: 306.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.96 : 537.68 = 204.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.96/537.68 = 204.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.96x = 537.68 × 204.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.96x = 110,117.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,117.78/358.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.77

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