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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.44, 545.70 and 201.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.44, 545.70 and 201.30 is: 301.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.44 : 545.70 = 201.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.44/545.70 = 201.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.44x = 545.70 × 201.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.44x = 109,849.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,849.41/364.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.42

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