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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.99, 543.83 and 208.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.99, 543.83 and 208.30 is: 312.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.99 : 543.83 = 208.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.99/543.83 = 208.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.99x = 543.83 × 208.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.99x = 113,277.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,277.17/361.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.93

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