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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.13, 542.40 and 207.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.13, 542.40 and 207.96 is: 311.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.13 : 542.40 = 207.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.13/542.40 = 207.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.13x = 542.40 × 207.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.13x = 112,797.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,797.50/362.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.48

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