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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.99, 555.05 and 207.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.99, 555.05 and 207.45 is: 311.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.99 : 555.05 = 207.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.99/555.05 = 207.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.99x = 555.05 × 207.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.99x = 115,145.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,145.12/369.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.21

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