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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.38, 541.56 and 207.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.38, 541.56 and 207.10 is: 310.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.38 : 541.56 = 207.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.38/541.56 = 207.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.38x = 541.56 × 207.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.38x = 112,157.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,157.08/361.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.36

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