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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.17, 543.33 and 208.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.17, 543.33 and 208.18 is: 312.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.17 : 543.33 = 208.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.17/543.33 = 208.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.17x = 543.33 × 208.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.17x = 113,110.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,110.44/362.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.31

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