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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.68, 545.08 and 209.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.68, 545.08 and 209.28 is: 313.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.68 : 545.08 = 209.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.68/545.08 = 209.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.68x = 545.08 × 209.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.68x = 114,076.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,076.65/363.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.68

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