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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.10, 549.38 and 203.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.10, 549.38 and 203.90 is: 305.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.10 : 549.38 = 203.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.10/549.38 = 203.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.10x = 549.38 × 203.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.10x = 112,016.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,016.34/366.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.97

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