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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.16, 540.88 and 207.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.16, 540.88 and 207.17 is: 310.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.16 : 540.88 = 207.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.16/540.88 = 207.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.16x = 540.88 × 207.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.16x = 112,050.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,050.89/361.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.26

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