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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.88, 545.28 and 201.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.88, 545.28 and 201.34 is: 301.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.88 : 545.28 = 201.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.88/545.28 = 201.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.88x = 545.28 × 201.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.88x = 109,786.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,786.68/363.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.71

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