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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.05, 546.21 and 201.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.05, 546.21 and 201.51 is: 302.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.05 : 546.21 = 201.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.05/546.21 = 201.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.05x = 546.21 × 201.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.05x = 110,066.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,066.78/364.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.34

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