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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.67, 555.11 and 208.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.67, 555.11 and 208.26 is: 311.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.67 : 555.11 = 208.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.67/555.11 = 208.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.67x = 555.11 × 208.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.67x = 115,606.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,606.17/370.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.89

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