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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.02, 538.68 and 206.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.02, 538.68 and 206.08 is: 308.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.02 : 538.68 = 206.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.02/538.68 = 206.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.02x = 538.68 × 206.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.02x = 111,009.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,009.83/360.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.35

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