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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.66, 538.79 and 205.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.66, 538.79 and 205.12 is: 307.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.66 : 538.79 = 205.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.66/538.79 = 205.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.66x = 538.79 × 205.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.66x = 110,516.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,516.60/359.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.28

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