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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.89, 545.81 and 209.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.89, 545.81 and 209.33 is: 313.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.89 : 545.81 = 209.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.89/545.81 = 209.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.89x = 545.81 × 209.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.89x = 114,256.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,256.16/363.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.98

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