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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.80, 546.28 and 202.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.80, 546.28 and 202.31 is: 302.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.80 : 546.28 = 202.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.80/546.28 = 202.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.80x = 546.28 × 202.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.80x = 110,514.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,514.67/364.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.95

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