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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.86, 545.24 and 200.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.86, 545.24 and 200.66 is: 301.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.86 : 545.24 = 200.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.86/545.24 = 200.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.86x = 545.24 × 200.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.86x = 109,405.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,405.63/362.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.51

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