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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363, 544.20 and 208.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363, 544.20 and 208.98 is: 313.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363 : 544.20 = 208.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363/544.20 = 208.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363x = 544.20 × 208.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363x = 113,726.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,726.92/363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.30

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