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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.20, 541.37 and 207.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.20, 541.37 and 207.24 is: 310.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.20 : 541.37 = 207.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.20/541.37 = 207.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.20x = 541.37 × 207.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.20x = 112,192.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,192.48/361.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.61

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