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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.60, 548.62 and 203.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.60, 548.62 and 203.39 is: 305.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.60 : 548.62 = 203.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.60/548.62 = 203.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.60x = 548.62 × 203.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.60x = 111,584.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,584.68/365.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.21

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