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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.24, 538.25 and 204.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.24, 538.25 and 204.93 is: 307.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.24 : 538.25 = 204.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.24/538.25 = 204.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.24x = 538.25 × 204.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.24x = 110,302.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,302.55/359.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.05

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