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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.10, 543.42 and 208.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.10, 543.42 and 208.02 is: 312.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.10 : 543.42 = 208.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.10/543.42 = 208.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.10x = 543.42 × 208.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.10x = 113,042.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,042.23/362.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.19

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