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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.46, 555.24 and 208.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.46, 555.24 and 208.10 is: 311.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.46 : 555.24 = 208.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.46/555.24 = 208.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.46x = 555.24 × 208.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.46x = 115,545.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,545.44/370.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.90

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