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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.38, 543.40 and 208.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.38, 543.40 and 208.37 is: 312.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.38 : 543.40 = 208.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.38/543.40 = 208.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.38x = 543.40 × 208.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.38x = 113,228.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,228.26/362.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.46

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