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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.36, 544.32 and 208.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.36, 544.32 and 208.92 is: 312.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.36 : 544.32 = 208.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.36/544.32 = 208.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.36x = 544.32 × 208.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.36x = 113,719.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,719.33/363.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.97

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