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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.73, 543.18 and 208.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.73, 543.18 and 208.34 is: 312.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.73 : 543.18 = 208.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.73/543.18 = 208.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.73x = 543.18 × 208.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.73x = 113,167.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,167.48/361.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.85

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