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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.45, 547.56 and 203.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.45, 547.56 and 203.04 is: 304.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.45 : 547.56 = 203.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.45/547.56 = 203.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.45x = 547.56 × 203.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.45x = 111,176.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,176.58/365.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.22

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