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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.24, 543.85 and 208.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.24, 543.85 and 208.94 is: 312.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.24 : 543.85 = 208.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.24/543.85 = 208.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.24x = 543.85 × 208.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.24x = 113,628.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,628.78/363.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.82

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