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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.62, 548.53 and 203.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.62, 548.53 and 203.42 is: 305.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.62 : 548.53 = 203.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.62/548.53 = 203.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.62x = 548.53 × 203.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.62x = 111,581.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,581.97/365.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.19

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