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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.45, 548.54 and 203.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.45, 548.54 and 203.21 is: 305.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.45 : 548.54 = 203.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.45/548.54 = 203.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.45x = 548.54 × 203.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.45x = 111,468.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,468.81/365.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.02

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