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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.65, 548.69 and 203.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.65, 548.69 and 203.32 is: 305.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.65 : 548.69 = 203.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.65/548.69 = 203.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.65x = 548.69 × 203.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.65x = 111,559.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,559.65/365.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.10

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