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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.41, 546.86 and 202.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.41, 546.86 and 202.22 is: 303.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.41 : 546.86 = 202.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.41/546.86 = 202.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.41x = 546.86 × 202.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.41x = 110,582.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,582.28/364.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.46

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