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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.18, 543.84 and 200.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.18, 543.84 and 200.68 is: 300.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.18 : 543.84 = 200.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.18/543.84 = 200.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.18x = 543.84 × 200.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.18x = 109,137.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,137.81/363.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.51

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