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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.05, 545.96 and 201.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.05, 545.96 and 201.57 is: 302.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.05 : 545.96 = 201.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.05/545.96 = 201.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.05x = 545.96 × 201.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.05x = 110,048.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,048.15/364.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.29

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