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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.40, 548.31 and 203.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.40, 548.31 and 203.07 is: 304.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.40 : 548.31 = 203.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.40/548.31 = 203.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.40x = 548.31 × 203.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.40x = 111,345.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,345.31/365.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.72

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