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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.17, 549.28 and 203.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.17, 549.28 and 203.73 is: 305.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.17 : 549.28 = 203.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.17/549.28 = 203.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.17x = 549.28 × 203.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.17x = 111,905.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,905.98/366.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.61

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