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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.42, 538.26 and 204.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.42, 538.26 and 204.88 is: 306.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.42 : 538.26 = 204.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.42/538.26 = 204.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.42x = 538.26 × 204.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.42x = 110,276.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,276.02/359.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.82

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