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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.04, 542.15 and 207.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.04, 542.15 and 207.70 is: 311.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.04 : 542.15 = 207.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.04/542.15 = 207.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.04x = 542.15 × 207.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.04x = 112,604.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,604.56/362.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.03

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