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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.24, 542.75 and 207.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.24, 542.75 and 207.93 is: 311.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.24 : 542.75 = 207.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.24/542.75 = 207.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.24x = 542.75 × 207.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.24x = 112,852.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,852.97/362.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.55

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