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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.17, 542.31 and 199.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.17, 542.31 and 199.63 is: 298.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.17 : 542.31 = 199.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.17/542.31 = 199.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.17x = 542.31 × 199.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.17x = 108,261.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,261.35/362.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.92

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