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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.32, 543.24 and 199.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.32, 543.24 and 199.32 is: 299.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.32 : 543.24 = 199.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.32/543.24 = 199.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.32x = 543.24 × 199.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.32x = 108,278.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,278.60/361.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.68

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