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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.55, 543.84 and 200.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.55, 543.84 and 200.15 is: 300.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.55 : 543.84 = 200.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.55/543.84 = 200.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.55x = 543.84 × 200.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.55x = 108,845.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,845.86/362.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.22

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