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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.33, 538.56 and 205.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.33, 538.56 and 205.43 is: 307.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.33 : 538.56 = 205.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.33/538.56 = 205.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.33x = 538.56 × 205.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.33x = 110,633.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,633.69/359.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.89

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