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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.34, 545.69 and 209.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.34, 545.69 and 209.90 is: 314.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.34 : 545.69 = 209.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.34/545.69 = 209.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.34x = 545.69 × 209.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.34x = 114,540.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,540.33/364.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.38

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