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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.42, 545.94 and 209.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.42, 545.94 and 209.92 is: 314.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.42 : 545.94 = 209.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.42/545.94 = 209.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.42x = 545.94 × 209.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.42x = 114,603.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,603.72/364.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.48

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