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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.37, 546.11 and 209.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.37, 546.11 and 209.97 is: 314.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.37 : 546.11 = 209.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.37/546.11 = 209.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.37x = 546.11 × 209.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.37x = 114,668.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,668.27/364.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.71

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