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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.90, 542.16 and 207.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.90, 542.16 and 207.38 is: 310.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.90 : 542.16 = 207.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.90/542.16 = 207.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.90x = 542.16 × 207.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.90x = 112,433.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,433.14/361.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.67

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