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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371, 555.96 and 208.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371, 555.96 and 208.46 is: 312.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371 : 555.96 = 208.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371/555.96 = 208.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371x = 555.96 × 208.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371x = 115,895.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,895.42/371
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.39

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