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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.36, 555.54 and 208.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.36, 555.54 and 208.36 is: 312.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.36 : 555.54 = 208.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.36/555.54 = 208.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.36x = 555.54 × 208.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.36x = 115,752.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,752.31/370.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.54

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