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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.27, 543.63 and 208.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.27, 543.63 and 208.50 is: 312.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.27 : 543.63 = 208.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.27/543.63 = 208.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.27x = 543.63 × 208.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.27x = 113,344.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,344.14/362.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.88

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