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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.15, 549.45 and 203.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.15, 549.45 and 203.85 is: 305.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.15 : 549.45 = 203.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.15/549.45 = 203.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.15x = 549.45 × 203.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.15x = 112,005.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,005.38/366.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.90

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