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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.44, 557.25 and 209.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.44, 557.25 and 209.23 is: 313.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.44 : 557.25 = 209.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.44/557.25 = 209.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.44x = 557.25 × 209.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.44x = 116,593.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,593.42/371.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.90

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