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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.33, 543.50 and 208.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.33, 543.50 and 208.14 is: 312.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.33 : 543.50 = 208.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.33/543.50 = 208.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.33x = 543.50 × 208.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.33x = 113,123.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,123.05/362.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.21

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