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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.64, 543.48 and 208.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.64, 543.48 and 208.56 is: 312.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.64 : 543.48 = 208.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.64/543.48 = 208.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.64x = 543.48 × 208.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.64x = 113,348.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,348.19/362.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.56

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