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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.56, 545.74 and 201.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.56, 545.74 and 201.35 is: 302.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.56 : 545.74 = 201.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.56/545.74 = 201.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.56x = 545.74 × 201.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.56x = 109,885.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,885.61/363.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.25

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