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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.02, 538.42 and 205.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.02, 538.42 and 205.03 is: 307.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.02 : 538.42 = 205.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.02/538.42 = 205.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.02x = 538.42 × 205.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.02x = 110,392.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,392.25/359.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.48

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