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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.20, 546.76 and 202.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.20, 546.76 and 202.28 is: 302.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.20 : 546.76 = 202.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.20/546.76 = 202.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.20x = 546.76 × 202.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.20x = 110,598.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,598.61/365.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.84

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