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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.68, 545.49 and 201.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.68, 545.49 and 201.50 is: 302.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.68 : 545.49 = 201.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.68/545.49 = 201.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.68x = 545.49 × 201.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.68x = 109,916.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,916.24/363.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.23

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