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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.95, 545.52 and 201.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.95, 545.52 and 201.95 is: 302.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.95 : 545.52 = 201.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.95/545.52 = 201.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.95x = 545.52 × 201.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.95x = 110,167.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,167.76/363.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.70

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