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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.08, 543.48 and 199.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.08, 543.48 and 199.84 is: 299.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.08 : 543.48 = 199.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.08/543.48 = 199.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.08x = 543.48 × 199.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.08x = 108,605.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,605.33/362.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.95

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