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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.59, 548.49 and 203.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.59, 548.49 and 203.39 is: 305.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.59 : 548.49 = 203.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.59/548.49 = 203.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.59x = 548.49 × 203.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.59x = 111,554.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,554.31/365.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.14

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