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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.68, 547.59 and 203.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.68, 547.59 and 203.18 is: 304.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.68 : 547.59 = 203.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.68/547.59 = 203.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.68x = 547.59 × 203.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.68x = 111,259.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,259.34/365.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.26

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