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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.20, 543.76 and 200.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.20, 543.76 and 200.28 is: 299.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.20 : 543.76 = 200.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.20/543.76 = 200.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.20x = 543.76 × 200.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.20x = 108,904.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,904.25/363.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.85

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