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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.58, 538.85 and 205.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.58, 538.85 and 205.03 is: 307.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.58 : 538.85 = 205.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.58/538.85 = 205.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.58x = 538.85 × 205.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.58x = 110,480.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,480.42/359.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.25

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