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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.22, 555.09 and 207.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.22, 555.09 and 207.98 is: 311.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.22 : 555.09 = 207.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.22/555.09 = 207.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.22x = 555.09 × 207.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.22x = 115,447.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,447.62/370.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.84

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