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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.24, 545.76 and 201.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.24, 545.76 and 201.40 is: 301.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.24 : 545.76 = 201.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.24/545.76 = 201.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.24x = 545.76 × 201.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.24x = 109,916.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,916.06/364.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.77

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