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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.56, 541.98 and 207.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.56, 541.98 and 207.30 is: 310.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.56 : 541.98 = 207.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.56/541.98 = 207.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.56x = 541.98 × 207.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.56x = 112,352.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,352.45/361.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.74

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