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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.42, 540.08 and 197.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.42, 540.08 and 197.22 is: 296.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.42 : 540.08 = 197.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.42/540.08 = 197.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.42x = 540.08 × 197.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.42x = 106,513.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,513.59/359.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.35

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