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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.64, 543.96 and 208.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.64, 543.96 and 208.80 is: 313.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.64 : 543.96 = 208.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.64/543.96 = 208.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.64x = 543.96 × 208.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.64x = 113,578.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,578.85/362.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.20

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