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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.54, 546.81 and 202.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.54, 546.81 and 202.54 is: 303.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.54 : 546.81 = 202.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.54/546.81 = 202.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.54x = 546.81 × 202.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.54x = 110,750.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,750.90/364.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.81

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