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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.70, 545.33 and 209.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.70, 545.33 and 209.55 is: 314.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.70 : 545.33 = 209.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.70/545.33 = 209.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.70x = 545.33 × 209.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.70x = 114,272.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,272.85/363.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.20

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