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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.28, 545.32 and 201.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.28, 545.32 and 201.08 is: 301.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.28 : 545.32 = 201.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.28/545.32 = 201.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.28x = 545.32 × 201.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.28x = 109,652.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,652.95/363.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.84

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