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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.96, 548.46 and 203.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.96, 548.46 and 203.60 is: 305.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.96 : 548.46 = 203.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.96/548.46 = 203.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.96x = 548.46 × 203.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.96x = 111,666.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,666.46/365.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.13

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