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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.85, 543.74 and 200.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.85, 543.74 and 200.31 is: 300.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.85 : 543.74 = 200.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.85/543.74 = 200.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.85x = 543.74 × 200.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.85x = 108,915.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,915.56/362.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.17

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