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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.80, 541.80 and 207.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.80, 541.80 and 207.36 is: 310.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.80 : 541.80 = 207.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.80/541.80 = 207.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.80x = 541.80 × 207.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.80x = 112,347.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,347.65/361.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.52

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