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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.52, 545.14 and 201.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.52, 545.14 and 201.12 is: 301.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.52 : 545.14 = 201.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.52/545.14 = 201.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.52x = 545.14 × 201.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.52x = 109,638.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,638.56/363.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.60

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