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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.35, 575.46 and 201.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.35, 575.46 and 201.35 is: 301.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.35 : 575.46 = 201.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.35/575.46 = 201.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.35x = 575.46 × 201.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.35x = 115,865.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,865.99/384.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.46

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