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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.25, 543.38 and 200.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.25, 543.38 and 200.25 is: 300.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.25 : 543.38 = 200.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.25/543.38 = 200.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.25x = 543.38 × 200.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.25x = 108,810.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,810.84/362.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.38

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