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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.41, 545.36 and 201.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.41, 545.36 and 201.22 is: 301.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.41 : 545.36 = 201.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.41/545.36 = 201.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.41x = 545.36 × 201.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.41x = 109,737.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,737.34/363.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.97

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