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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.20, 538.44 and 205

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.20, 538.44 and 205 is: 307.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.20 : 538.44 = 205 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.20/538.44 = 205/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.20x = 538.44 × 205
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.20x = 110,380.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,380.20/359.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.29

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