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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.12, 547.36 and 203.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.12, 547.36 and 203.04 is: 304.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.12 : 547.36 = 203.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.12/547.36 = 203.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.12x = 547.36 × 203.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.12x = 111,135.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,135.97/365.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.38

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