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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.46, 544.40 and 208.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.46, 544.40 and 208.70 is: 313.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.46 : 544.40 = 208.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.46/544.40 = 208.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.46x = 544.40 × 208.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.46x = 113,616.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,616.28/362.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.46

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