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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.18, 543.35 and 208.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.18, 543.35 and 208.13 is: 312.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.18 : 543.35 = 208.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.18/543.35 = 208.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.18x = 543.35 × 208.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.18x = 113,085.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,085.24/362.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.23

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