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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.15, 546.43 and 201.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.15, 546.43 and 201.81 is: 302.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.15 : 546.43 = 201.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.15/546.43 = 201.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.15x = 546.43 × 201.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.15x = 110,275.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,275.04/364.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.83

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