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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.22, 544.23 and 209.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.22, 544.23 and 209.27 is: 313.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.22 : 544.23 = 209.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.22/544.23 = 209.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.22x = 544.23 × 209.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.22x = 113,892.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,892.19/363.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.56

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