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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.08, 546.16 and 199.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.08, 546.16 and 199.52 is: 299.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.08 : 546.16 = 199.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.08/546.16 = 199.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.08x = 546.16 × 199.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.08x = 108,969.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,969.84/364.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.30

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