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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.20, 545.20 and 200.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.20, 545.20 and 200.88 is: 301.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.20 : 545.20 = 200.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.20/545.20 = 200.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.20x = 545.20 × 200.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.20x = 109,519.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,519.78/363.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.54

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