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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.28, 549.44 and 204.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.28, 549.44 and 204.04 is: 306.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.28 : 549.44 = 204.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.28/549.44 = 204.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.28x = 549.44 × 204.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.28x = 112,107.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,107.74/366.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.07

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