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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359, 538.12 and 204.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359, 538.12 and 204.84 is: 307.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359 : 538.12 = 204.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359/538.12 = 204.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359x = 538.12 × 204.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359x = 110,228.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,228.50/359
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.04

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