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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.36, 558.18 and 201

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.36, 558.18 and 201 is: 301.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.36 : 558.18 = 201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.36/558.18 = 201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.36x = 558.18 × 201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.36x = 112,194.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,194.18/372.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.31

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