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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.32, 545.26 and 201.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.32, 545.26 and 201.14 is: 301.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.32 : 545.26 = 201.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.32/545.26 = 201.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.32x = 545.26 × 201.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.32x = 109,673.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,673.60/363.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.87

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