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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.20, 544.84 and 208.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.20, 544.84 and 208.83 is: 313.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.20 : 544.84 = 208.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.20/544.84 = 208.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.20x = 544.84 × 208.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.20x = 113,777.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,777.34/363.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.26

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