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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.72, 546.72 and 202.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.72, 546.72 and 202.24 is: 303.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.72 : 546.72 = 202.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.72/546.72 = 202.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.72x = 546.72 × 202.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.72x = 110,568.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,568.65/364.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.16

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