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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.64, 546.66 and 208.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.64, 546.66 and 208.44 is: 312.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.64 : 546.66 = 208.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.64/546.66 = 208.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.64x = 546.66 × 208.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.64x = 113,945.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,945.81/364.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.49

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