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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.24, 545.49 and 209.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.24, 545.49 and 209.84 is: 314.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.24 : 545.49 = 209.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.24/545.49 = 209.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.24x = 545.49 × 209.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.24x = 114,464.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,464.15/364.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.26

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