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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.96, 541.49 and 206.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.96, 541.49 and 206.85 is: 310.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.96 : 541.49 = 206.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.96/541.49 = 206.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.96x = 541.49 × 206.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.96x = 112,008.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,008.20/360.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.31

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