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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.90, 545.98 and 201.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.90, 545.98 and 201.54 is: 302.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.90 : 545.98 = 201.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.90/545.98 = 201.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.90x = 545.98 × 201.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.90x = 110,036.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,036.81/363.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.38

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