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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.46, 542.90 and 207.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.46, 542.90 and 207.70 is: 311.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.46 : 542.90 = 207.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.46/542.90 = 207.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.46x = 542.90 × 207.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.46x = 112,759.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,759.49/361.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.95

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