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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.24, 545.34 and 209.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.24, 545.34 and 209.94 is: 314.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.24 : 545.34 = 209.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.24/545.34 = 209.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.24x = 545.34 × 209.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.24x = 114,488.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,488.68/364.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.32

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