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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.45, 543.45 and 208.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.45, 543.45 and 208.30 is: 312.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.45 : 543.45 = 208.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.45/543.45 = 208.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.45x = 543.45 × 208.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.45x = 113,200.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,200.64/362.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.32

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