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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.23, 543.07 and 207.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.23, 543.07 and 207.79 is: 311.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.23 : 543.07 = 207.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.23/543.07 = 207.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.23x = 543.07 × 207.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.23x = 112,844.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,844.52/362.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.53

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