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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366, 548.18 and 203.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366, 548.18 and 203.32 is: 304.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366 : 548.18 = 203.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366/548.18 = 203.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366x = 548.18 × 203.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366x = 111,455.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,455.96/366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.52

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