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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.44, 547.98 and 203.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.44, 547.98 and 203.08 is: 304.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.44 : 547.98 = 203.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.44/547.98 = 203.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.44x = 547.98 × 203.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.44x = 111,283.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,283.78/365.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.52

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