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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.14, 543.40 and 208.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.14, 543.40 and 208.18 is: 312.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.14 : 543.40 = 208.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.14/543.40 = 208.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.14x = 543.40 × 208.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.14x = 113,125.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,125.17/362.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.38

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