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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.40, 542.92 and 208.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.40, 542.92 and 208.40 is: 312.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.40 : 542.92 = 208.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.40/542.92 = 208.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.40x = 542.92 × 208.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.40x = 113,144.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,144.53/362.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.21

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