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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.30, 548.07 and 203.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.30, 548.07 and 203.12 is: 304.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.30 : 548.07 = 203.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.30/548.07 = 203.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.30x = 548.07 × 203.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.30x = 111,323.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,323.98/365.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.75

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