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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.87, 547.31 and 203.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.87, 547.31 and 203.58 is: 305.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.87 : 547.31 = 203.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.87/547.31 = 203.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.87x = 547.31 × 203.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.87x = 111,421.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,421.37/364.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.37

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