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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.36, 500.16 and 207.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.36, 500.16 and 207.20 is: 286.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.36 : 500.16 = 207.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.36/500.16 = 207.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.36x = 500.16 × 207.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.36x = 103,633.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,633.15/362.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.00

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