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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.48, 543.47 and 200.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.48, 543.47 and 200.12 is: 300.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.48 : 543.47 = 200.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.48/543.47 = 200.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.48x = 543.47 × 200.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.48x = 108,755.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,755.50/362.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.04

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