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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.64, 545.45 and 209.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.64, 545.45 and 209.45 is: 314.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.64 : 545.45 = 209.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.64/545.45 = 209.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.64x = 545.45 × 209.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.64x = 114,246.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,246.00/363.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.17

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