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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.82, 548.91 and 203.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.82, 548.91 and 203.59 is: 305.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.82 : 548.91 = 203.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.82/548.91 = 203.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.82x = 548.91 × 203.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.82x = 111,752.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,752.59/365.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.49

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