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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.14, 544.28 and 209.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.14, 544.28 and 209.14 is: 313.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.14 : 544.28 = 209.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.14/544.28 = 209.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.14x = 544.28 × 209.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.14x = 113,830.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,830.72/363.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.46

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