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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.97, 546.11 and 201.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.97, 546.11 and 201.47 is: 302.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.97 : 546.11 = 201.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.97/546.11 = 201.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.97x = 546.11 × 201.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.97x = 110,021.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,021.04/363.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.28

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