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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.96, 539.17 and 205.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.96, 539.17 and 205.80 is: 308.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.96 : 539.17 = 205.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.96/539.17 = 205.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.96x = 539.17 × 205.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.96x = 110,961.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,961.19/359.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.26

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