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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.92, 543.41 and 208.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.92, 543.41 and 208.02 is: 312.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.92 : 543.41 = 208.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.92/543.41 = 208.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.92x = 543.41 × 208.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.92x = 113,040.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,040.15/361.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.33

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