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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.63, 540.15 and 206.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.63, 540.15 and 206.46 is: 309.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.63 : 540.15 = 206.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.63/540.15 = 206.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.63x = 540.15 × 206.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.63x = 111,519.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,519.37/360.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.23

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