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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.36, 539.10 and 205.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.36, 539.10 and 205.50 is: 308.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.36 : 539.10 = 205.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.36/539.10 = 205.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.36x = 539.10 × 205.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.36x = 110,785.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,785.05/359.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.28

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