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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.03, 556.21 and 208.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.03, 556.21 and 208.37 is: 312.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.03 : 556.21 = 208.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.03/556.21 = 208.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.03x = 556.21 × 208.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.03x = 115,893.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,893.65/371.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.36

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