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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.31, 556.95 and 208.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.31, 556.95 and 208.98 is: 313.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.31 : 556.95 = 208.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.31/556.95 = 208.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.31x = 556.95 × 208.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.31x = 116,391.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,391.41/371.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.46

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