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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.14, 549.29 and 203.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.14, 549.29 and 203.49 is: 305.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.14 : 549.29 = 203.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.14/549.29 = 203.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.14x = 549.29 × 203.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.14x = 111,775.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,775.53/366.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.28

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