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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.17, 538.84 and 205.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.17, 538.84 and 205.17 is: 307.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.17 : 538.84 = 205.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.17/538.84 = 205.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.17x = 538.84 × 205.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.17x = 110,553.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,553.80/359.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.80

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