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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.59, 545.54 and 201.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.59, 545.54 and 201.23 is: 301.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.59 : 545.54 = 201.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.59/545.54 = 201.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.59x = 545.54 × 201.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.59x = 109,780.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,780.39/363.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.94

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