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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.28, 555 and 208.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.28, 555 and 208.12 is: 311.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.28 : 555 = 208.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.28/555 = 208.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.28x = 555 × 208.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.28x = 115,506.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,506.60/370.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.94

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