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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.16, 548.20 and 201.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.16, 548.20 and 201.20 is: 301.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.16 : 548.20 = 201.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.16/548.20 = 201.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.16x = 548.20 × 201.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.16x = 110,297.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,297.84/366.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.23

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