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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.56, 545.32 and 201.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.56, 545.32 and 201.16 is: 301.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.56 : 545.32 = 201.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.56/545.32 = 201.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.56x = 545.32 × 201.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.56x = 109,696.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,696.57/363.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.73

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