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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.28, 556.32 and 208.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.28, 556.32 and 208.48 is: 312.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.28 : 556.32 = 208.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.28/556.32 = 208.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.28x = 556.32 × 208.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.28x = 115,981.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,981.59/371.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.38

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